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Tag Archives: Orthopedic surgery

Metal-on-metal hip implant patients sue manufacturer in ‘biggest ever’ class action

October 16, 2017

Henry Bodkin 14 OCTOBER 2017 • 1:54PM Hundreds of patients claiming compensation for “failed” metal-on-metal hip implants will take a …

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Stryker Recalls Hip Implants for Taper Lock Failure Risk – Daily Hornet | Breaking News That Stings!

January 21, 2017

Stryker Recalls Hip Implants for Taper Lock Failure Risk Stryker recalled over 42,500 hip implants because a metal part that …

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Lessons Emerging from Pinnacle Hip Bellwether Trials | Cozen O’Connor – JDSupra

January 7, 2017

Lessons Emerging from Pinnacle Hip Bellwether Trials1/6/2017byJames Heller  | Cozen O’ConnorinShareSend Embed ContactIn a staggering verdict, a Texas jury recently awarded over …

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Mike’s Stryker Update

October 10, 2014

Mike here, with another update and another journey ahead. I completed therapy and the pain with the revised hip continued, …

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Routine hip operation led to MRSA and life with crutches – Limerick Leader

October 10, 2014

Sub-human Treatment – Mike Condon spent a total of 247 days in UHL after contracting MRSA by Donal O’Regan A …

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Marion’s MoM Problems

October 9, 2014

I had a mag. biomed hip replacement in 2005 while I was still teaching. I went back to work and …

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Top doc slams mixed-up parts | Stuff.co.nz

June 16, 2014

Top doc slams mixed-up parts | Stuff.co.nz. Top doc slams mixed-up parts FLORENCE KERR Last updated 05:00 14/06/2014 Graeme Mead …

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The Power of Money…

March 1, 2014

Report published by Surgeon PAID by the big Orthopaedic companies who have harmed hundreds of thousands with their hip resurfacing …

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Metal on Metal Implants – MP4 Video

March 1, 2014

Metal on Metal Implants – MP4 Video. Harmed patient and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Stephen Tower speaks about the metal toxicity …

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Hell just froze over…

January 13, 2014

Better late than never! Organized American orthopedics has just recognized that a blood cobalt level of 10 mcg/Liter  (same as …

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The Challenge of Corrosion in Orthopaedic Implants

April 7, 2013

The Challenge of Corrosion in Orthopaedic Implants. The Challenge of Corrosion in Orthopaedic Implants Kenneth L. Urish, MD, PhD; Paul …

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Signs Your Hip Implants Are Hurting You

March 24, 2013

Signs Your Hip Implants Are Hurting You by Bethany Johansson Our hips are an important part of the human body. A …

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Biomet M2a Metal Hip destroys 46 year olds life…

March 5, 2013

by Viki I am so very happy to have discovered your website!  My husband had a total hip replacement in Aug …

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Open Letter – Surgeon-industry COI and the CME content of AAOS 2013 addressing MoM hip complications.

March 3, 2013

Surgeon-industry COI and the CME content of AAOS 2013 addressing MoM hip complications. By Stephen Tower, Orthopedic SurgeonAffiliated Professor UAA …

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Some Surgeons Do Speak & Shout – but Those that Should Listen Don’t Hear…

February 19, 2013

By Stephen Tower Orthopedic Surgeon Affiliated Professor UAA WWAMI School of Medicine Earl, Barry Meier’s recent article in the NYT …

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“What a Mistake,” says DePuy Hip Recipient

February 16, 2013

“What a Mistake,” says DePuy Hip Recipient. “What a Mistake,” says DePuy Hip Recipient February 14, 2013, 01:30:00PM. By Jane …

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DePuy ASR Trial Update: J&J Engineer-Suggested Redesign Meant to Minimize Metallic Debris Never Implemented, Parker Waichman LLP Reports – SFGate

February 10, 2013

DePuy ASR Trial Update: J&J Engineer-Suggested Redesign Meant to Minimize Metallic Debris Never Implemented, Parker Waichman LLP Reports – SFGate. …

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Hip Implant’s Risks Inadequately Assessed, DePuy Report Found in 2010 – NYTimes.com

February 2, 2013

Hip Implant’s Risks Inadequately Assessed, DePuy Report Found in 2010 – NYTimes.com. Implant Risk Was Assessed Inadequately, Court Is Told …

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Study reveals risk factors for hip replacement revision surgery | Arthritis Research UK

December 20, 2012

Study reveals risk factors for hip replacement revision surgery | Arthritis Research UK. Study reveals risk factors for hip replacement …

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FDA Executive Summary Memorandum – Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Systems – June 27-28, 2012 Meeting

December 12, 2012

I.      Introduction and Purpose of Advisory Panel Meeting Hip arthroplasty devices, including metal-on-metal (MoM) hip systems, have been …

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More Smith & Nephew THR Spectron/BHR metal on metal Horror – Anna’s Story

December 8, 2012

Like all your readers I am very thankful for your informative site which I have been looking at over the …

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Leg-Length Discrepancy After Revision Hip Arthroplasty: Are Modular Stems Superior?

November 15, 2012

ScienceDirect.com – The Journal of Arthroplasty – Leg-Length Discrepancy After Revision Hip Arthroplasty: Are Modular Stems Superior?. Leg-Length Discrepancy After …

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Australia – Withdrawn – SMR L2 Metal Back Glenoid Component (used in shoulder replacements)

November 11, 2012

SMR L2 Metal Back Glenoid Component (used in shoulder replacements). SMR L2 Metal Back Glenoid Component (used in shoulder replacements) …

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Australia – Withdrawn – Apex K2 Femoral Stem (used in hip replacements)

November 11, 2012

Apex K2 Femoral Stem (used in hip replacements). Apex K2 Femoral Stem (used in hip replacements) Cancelled due to high …

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Australia – Zimmer Durom Acetabular Component (used in hip replacements) Withdrawn from Market

November 11, 2012

Durom Acetabular Component (used in hip replacements). Durom Acetabular Component (used in hip replacements) Cancelled due to high revision rate …

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Stuart Cain – Home Again after Operation #5 – Gee Thanks Johnson & Johnson and DePuy…

October 31, 2012

Hi All, I hope that this finds you all fit and well and enjoying life! I just wanted to quickly …

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Paul has some questions – my reply

October 28, 2012

Very helpful blog. Trying to get my head around all of the information. I am a 46 year-old active male …

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UK – Deb’s story of Hell with MoM and DuPuy ASR

October 27, 2012

Four hips in three and a half years was not exactly what I bargained for Having spent lived a very …

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It isn’t just MoM prosthesis that’s a problem… Paul’s story

October 15, 2012

It isn’t just MoM prosthesis that’s a problem. In Sept 2006 I had a total hip replacement. The surgeon used …

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Hip resurfacing failures in women called too high – Health – CBC News

October 4, 2012

Hip resurfacing failures in women called too high – Health – CBC News. Hip resurfacing failures in women called too …

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Orthopedic startup in Indiana aims to sell cheaper, more durable total hip implant | MedCity News

September 29, 2012

Orthopedic startup in Indiana aims to sell cheaper, more durable total hip implant | MedCity News. Orthopedic startup in Indiana …

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Corrosion at the neck-stem junction as a cause of metal ion release and pseudotumour formation

September 25, 2012

Corrosion at the neck-stem junction as a cause of metal ion release and pseudotumour formation. Corrosion at the neck-stem junction …

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Australia – TGA Information for Health Professionals – Metal-on-metal hip replacement implants

September 21, 2012

Metal-on-metal hip replacement implants. Metal-on-metal hip replacement implants Information for general practitioners, orthopaedic surgeons and other health professionals 20 September …

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Silicon Nitride Demonstrates Statistical Superior Osteointegration and Anti-infective Biomaterial Properties – Entertainment News – redOrbit

September 15, 2012

Silicon Nitride Demonstrates Statistical Superior Osteointegration and Anti-infective Biomaterial Properties – Entertainment News – redOrbit. Silicon Nitride Demonstrates Statistical Superior …

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THIS IS UNBELIEVABLE – Long-term results, durability, modularity among advantages of metal-on-metal hips | Orthopedics Today

September 13, 2012

Long-term results, durability, modularity among advantages of metal-on-metal hips | Orthopedics Today. Long-term results, durability, modularity among advantages of metal-on-metal …

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Nerve palsy associated with total hip replacement

September 9, 2012

Source: J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1991 Aug;73(7):1074-80. Nerve palsy associated with total hip replacement. Risk factors and prognosis. Schmalzried TP, …

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NERVE INJURY AFTER POSTERIOR AND DIRECT LATERAL APPROACHES FOR HIP REPLACEMENT.

September 9, 2012

NERVE INJURY AFTER POSTERIOR AND DIRECT LATERAL APPROACHES FOR HIP REPLACEMENT. A CLINICAL AND ELECTROPHYSIOLOGICAL STUDY ADRIAN E. WEALE, PIERS …

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Complications Of Total Hip Replacement

September 9, 2012

Source: Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Complications Of Total Hip Replacement. Hip Replacement Complications Hip replacement is an astonishingly successful operation. However, …

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Evaluation of Reducing Postoperative Hip Precautions in Total Hip Replacement

September 8, 2012

Evaluation of Reducing Postoperative Hip Precautions in Total Hip Replacement: A Randomized Prospective Study | Orthopedics. Evaluation of Reducing Postoperative …

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Patients with metal-on-metal hips being contacted after UK officials issue alert | Orthopedics Today

September 7, 2012

Patients with metal-on-metal hips being contacted after UK officials issue alert | Orthopedics Today. Patients with metal-on-metal hips being contacted …

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Canada: Hip Replacement Surgery And Recovery Time Were Factors In Termination

September 7, 2012

Source: International Foundation. Canada: Hip Replacement Surgery And Recovery Time Were Factors In Termination, Ontario Human Rights Tribunal Rules Naomi Horrox …

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MUST READ – Two MoM Presentations to the FDA on MoM hips

September 1, 2012

  Two very informative presentations to the FDA on Metal on Metal Hips   Click on the links to download …

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No cancer rise in hip implant patients – Behind The Headlines – Rutland and Stamford Mercury

September 1, 2012

No cancer rise in hip implant patients – Behind The Headlines – Rutland and Stamford Mercury. No cancer rise in …

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Herbal expert shares tips to prepare for surgery | Regina Leader-Post

September 1, 2012

Herbal expert shares tips to prepare for surgery | Regina Leader-Post. Herbal expert shares tips to prepare for surgery Letha …

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LINKÖPING, Sweden: Sectra initiates cooperation with Zimmer for orthopaedic surgery

September 1, 2012

LINKÖPING, Sweden: Sectra initiates cooperation with Zimmer for orthopaedic surgery | Business Wire | Rock Hill Herald Online. Sectra initiates …

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Stem cell-powered implant set to revolutionise orthopaedic surgery

September 1, 2012

Stem cell-powered implant set to revolutionise orthopaedic surgery. Stem cell-powered implant set to revolutionise orthopaedic surgery Scotland, UK Friday, August …

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14 Orthopedic & Spine Device Company Financial Reports

August 30, 2012

14 Orthopedic & Spine Device Company Financial Reports. 14 Orthopedic & Spine Device Company Financial Reports  Written by  Laura Miller | August …

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Hip damages claim rejected — Irish Medical Times

August 30, 2012

Hip damages claim rejected — Irish Medical Times. Hip damages claim rejected August 27, 2012 Ed Madden, BL Ed Madden, …

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Coast mum to get free $25k hip operation Local Gold Coast News | goldcoast.com.au |

August 23, 2012

Coast mum to get free $25k hip operation Local Gold Coast News | goldcoast.com.au | Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. Coast …

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New Surgical Approach Allows for Outpatient Total Hip Replacement

August 22, 2012

New Surgical Approach Allows for Outpatient Total Hip Replacement — WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Aug. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ —. New Surgical Approach …

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Instability after total hip arthroplasty

August 20, 2012

World J Orthop 2012 August 18; 3(8): 122-130“ISSN 2218-5836 (online) doi:10.5312/wjo.v3.i8.122 Instability after total hip arthroplasty Brian C Werner, Thomas …

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New research uses stem cells as possible treatment for arthritis | CTVNews

August 18, 2012

New research uses stem cells as possible treatment for arthritis | CTVNews. New research uses stem cells as possible treatment …

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Adverse outcomes in hip arthroplasty: l… [J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2012] – PubMed – NCBI

July 29, 2012

Adverse outcomes in hip arthroplasty: l… [J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2012] – PubMed – NCBI. J Bone Joint Surg …

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Minimally Invasive Total Hip Replacement Speeds Recovery – Yahoo! News

July 29, 2012

Minimally Invasive Total Hip Replacement Speeds Recovery – Yahoo! News. Minimally Invasive Total Hip Replacement Speeds Recovery PRWeb – Tue, Jul 24, …

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Australia – ABGII Modular Femoral Stem and Modular Neck – hip replacement system

July 29, 2012

ABGII Modular Femoral Stem and Modular Neck – hip replacement system. ABGII Modular Femoral Stem and Modular Neck – hip …

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Failure rates of stemmed metal-on-metal hip replacements : The Lancet

July 15, 2012

Failure rates of stemmed metal-on-metal hip replacements : The Lancet. The Lancet, Volume 380, Issue 9837, Page 105, 14 July …

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NIH adds more information on hip replacement in its NIHSeniorHealth.gov website

July 15, 2012

NIH adds more information on hip replacement in its NIHSeniorHealth.gov website. NIH adds more information on hip replacement in its …

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About Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants

July 14, 2012

About Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants. About Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants If you or your loved one has endured a MoM hip implant …

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Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee Day 2

July 8, 2012

June 28 2012 – Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee Day 2 Click the link …

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Meeting of the Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Advisory Panel June 27-28, 2012 Metal-on-Metal Hip Systems

July 8, 2012

Meeting of the Orthopaedic and  Rehabilitation Devices Advisory Panel June 27-28, 2012 Metal-on-Metal Hip Systems http://www.fda.gov/downloads/AdvisoryCommittees/CommitteesMeetingMaterials/MedicalDevices/MedicalDevicesAdvisoryCommittee/OrthopaedicandRehabilitationDevicesPanel/UCM310217.pdf. This is a PDF …

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FDA Executive Summary Memorandum – Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Systems Prepared for the June 27-28, 2012 Meeting of the Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Advisory Panel Gaithersburg Hilton, Gaithersburg, Maryland

July 8, 2012

FDA Executive Summary Memorandum Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Systems Prepared for the June 27-28, 2012 Meeting of the Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices …

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Attachments to Wright Medical’s request to Deny PMA to Smith & Nephew BHR

July 7, 2012

Dockets:. Dockets Management Back 2005P-0440 CP 1 Volume 1 Citizen Petition Attachment A – FDA, Summary Minutes, Meeting of the Orthopedic …

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Emotions Can Affect Recovery From Hip Surgery

July 1, 2012

Emotions Can Affect Recovery From Hip Surgery. Emotions Can Affect Recovery From Hip Surgery ScienceDaily (June 26, 2007) — Orthopaedic …

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Hip injuries in men’s tennis no longer game, set, match – USATODAY.com

July 1, 2012

Hip injuries in men’s tennis no longer game, set, match – USATODAY.com. Hip injuries in men’s tennis no longer game, …

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Man, 93, undergoes hip replacement successfully – Mumbai – DNA

July 1, 2012

Man, 93, undergoes hip replacement successfully – Mumbai – DNA. Man, 93, undergoes hip replacement successfully Published: Tuesday, Jun 26, …

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Interests of patients lost in failure of hip implants

May 24, 2012

Interests of patients lost in failure of hip implants. Interests of patients lost in failure of hip implants May 19, …

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Size a hurdle but United States citizen gets new hip joint – Times Of India

May 24, 2012

Size a hurdle but United States citizen gets new hip joint – Times Of India. Size a hurdle but United …

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Hip replacement and resurfacing equally effective at improving joint function | Arthritis Research UK

May 15, 2012

Hip replacement and resurfacing equally effective at improving joint function | Arthritis Research UK. Published on 08 May 2012 Source: …

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40’s Woman Ruined by Smith & Nephew Hip Implant

May 13, 2012

I am a 48 year old female who had a smith and nephew metal on metal hip implanted in 2007. …

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Smart orthopedic implants, devices on the way as OrthoSensor secures $15M

May 13, 2012

Smart orthopedic implants, devices on the way as OrthoSensor secures $15M. Talk about convergence. A health company that’s working in …

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Exercise Heals at Any Age – Room for Debate – NYTimes.com

May 12, 2012

Exercise Heals at Any Age – Room for Debate – NYTimes.com. Leon S. Benson is an orthopedic surgeon at the …

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Willowbrook Man Pain-Free After New Direct Anterior Approach Hip Surgery — Downers Grove news, photos and events — TribLocal.com

May 12, 2012

Willowbrook Man Pain-Free After New Direct Anterior Approach Hip Surgery — Downers Grove news, photos and events — TribLocal.com. Willowbrook …

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MoM Hip Victim Stories to the Orthopedic and Rehab Devices Panel of Med. Devices Advisory Commitee

May 1, 2012

I just want to emphasize how important it is for as many of us as possible to send in our …

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June 27-28, 2012: Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee Meeting Announcement

April 27, 2012

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. FDA-2012-N-0293] Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Panel of the …

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Smith and Nephew payments to 236 Sugeons & Institutions in the USA

April 1, 2012

This report says it all. If your product is so good – why do you have to pay MD’s to …

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Stuart’s nightmare gets worse – DePuy ASR is the curse of our generation

March 21, 2012

The ASR, just when I thought it was over, its the gift that keeps on giving!! Well, the second opinion …

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Karen’s Story – another S&N BHR disaster

March 13, 2012

Having read your piece about Dysplasia of the hip, I am thinking my story may go back 40 years! During …

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Howard Sadwin’s Suffering from Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant | Mesh Medical Device Newsdesk

March 7, 2012

Howard Sadwin’s Suffering from Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant | Mesh Medical Device Newsdesk. Suffering in Silence: Howard Sadwin’s Story of Metal-on-Metal …

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Stuart’s Advice – Warnings to all metal on metal implant recipients! Don’t miss this!

March 5, 2012

Warnings to all metal on metal implant recipients! Don’t miss this! I hope as readers of Earl’s blog, I am …

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Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants > Concerns about Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Systems

March 3, 2012

Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants > Concerns about Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Systems. Concerns about Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Systems All artificial hip replacement …

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Press release: MHRA updates advice for metal-on-metal hip replacements : MHRA

March 1, 2012

Press release: MHRA updates advice for metal-on-metal hip replacements : MHRA. Press release: MHRA updates advice for metal-on-metal hip replacements …

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Total hip replacement injury pain vs surgical pain…

February 4, 2012

Total hip replacement injury pain vs surgical pain…. by Kathleen Mosko February 4th, 2012 http://kathleenmosko.com/total-hip-replacement-injury-pain-vs-surgical-pain/ Hi Everyone! It’s me, your …

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Wrong surgery cases hit a high | StarTribune.com

January 19, 2012

Wrong surgery cases hit a high | StarTribune.com. Wrong surgery cases hit a high Article by: JEREMY OLSON , Star …

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Modified minimally invasive two-incision total hip arthroplasty using large diameter femoral head

January 12, 2012

Modified minimally invasive two-incision total hip arthroplasty using large diameter femoral head Park KS, Yoon TR, Hwang SY, Lee KB …

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A comparison of Leg Length and Femoral Offset discrepancies in Hip Resurfacing, Large Head Metal-on-Metal and Conventional Total Hip Replacement

December 31, 2011

Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research | Abstract | A comparison of Leg Length and Femoral Offset discrepancies in Hip …

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Multidistrict Litigation Is Better Than Joining a Hip Replacement Class Action Lawsuit | DePuy Hip Replacement Lawsuit Information Site

December 29, 2011

Multidistrict Litigation Is Better Than Joining a Hip Replacement Class Action Lawsuit | DePuy Hip Replacement Lawsuit Information Site. Multidistrict …

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MD News – Engineering High-Quality Specialty Care: The Joint Replacement Program at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center

December 28, 2011

MD News – Engineering High-Quality Specialty Care: The Joint Replacement Program at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center. Engineering High-Quality Specialty Care: The …

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Nancy’s Journey – chronicling her journey through hip replacement surgery and recovery

December 28, 2011

Community Hospital Serving Chicago, Palatine, Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights | NCH. Nancy’s Journey Local resident and NCH patient, Nancy A., …

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UK surgeon warns public about dangers of all-metal hip implants, especially for women | Depuy Hip Recall

December 23, 2011

UK surgeon warns public about dangers of all-metal hip implants, especially for women | Depuy Hip Recall. UK surgeon warns …

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NIH researchers uncover clues related to metal-on-metal hip implants | Pharmaceutical Processing

December 23, 2011

NIH researchers uncover clues related to metal-on-metal hip implants | Pharmaceutical Processing. NIH researchers uncover clues related to metal-on-metal hip …

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Herald Citizen – JOINTS Initiative comes to Cookeville

November 26, 2011

Herald Citizen – JOINTS Initiative comes to Cookeville. JOINTS Initiative comes to Cookeville by Amye Wright Orthopedic surgeon Dr. James …

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How Ions May Cause Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants to Go Bad

October 7, 2011

How Ions May Cause Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants to Go Bad Home › MPMN › Medtech Pulse Blog › How Ions May Cause Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants …

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Australia – Newcastle, NSW – Hip discomfort spoilt retirement hopes

October 3, 2011

Hip discomfort spoilt retirement hopes BY JACQUI JONES 03 Oct, 2011 05:00 AM Source: Newcastle Australia – The Herald HOWARD …

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Australian Hearing Details Three-Year Delay for DePuy ASR Hip Implant Recall

October 2, 2011

Australian Hearing Details Three-Year Delay for DePuy ASR Hip Implant Recall  By PWALawon Sep-29-11 2:12am From:  sideeffectslawsuitsnews.com An orthopaedic expert testified …

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Barry Meier – New York Times – Remedy Is Elusive as Metallic Hips Fail at a Fast Rate

October 1, 2011

Remedy Is Elusive as Metallic Hips Fail at a Fast Rate By BARRY MEIER Source New York Times Published: September …

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Earl – 27 Sept 2011 Visit to the Surgeon

September 30, 2011

Visit to the Surgeon 27 Sept 2011 Visited the surgeon and he was very happy with the progress – Day …

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Is Dysplasia an underlying condition which leads to Osteoarthritis later in life?

September 24, 2011

My View I had the privilege of some very insightful correspondence this morning! I had not taken it in – …

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Fast Track Hip Replacement – Study by Dr Bryan Nestor

September 23, 2011

Fast Track Hip Replacement – Study by Dr Bryan Nestor ConnecticutPlus.com—September 16, 2011  Generally healthy patients who have a total …

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UK – Impressive patient treatment – at Lynn’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital

September 23, 2011

QEH hip ops rated among UK’s best Published on Thursday 22 September 2011 22:20 Source: Click here HIP fracture care …

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Are Partial Knee Replacements a Passing Trend or the Future of Knee Care? 13 Responses

September 18, 2011

Are Partial Knee Replacements a Passing Trend or the Future of Knee Care? 13 Responses Written by  Laura Miller| September …

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Determining Material Characteristics of Hip Implants: 3-D Microscopy Is the Answer

September 17, 2011

Determining Material Characteristics of Hip Implants: 3-D Microscopy Is the Answer Roger Posusta and Matt Novak, PhD ; Created 2011-09-12 …

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Howard Sadwin’s Story – a lesson in perserverance…

September 17, 2011

Howard’s Story (as written by Howard): My intentions are to tell my story, and for others to listen to my …

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Generic Orthopedic Implants’ Time Has Come

August 30, 2011

Generic Orthopedic Implants’ Time Has Come Written by  Blair Rhode, MD, Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon and owner, RoG Sports Medicine …

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Hip Repalcement – Anterior Approach Gives Patients Another Option

August 28, 2011

Alternative Hip Replacement Procedure Gaining Popularity 10/08/2011 15:22:00  Source: Health Canal Anterior Approach Gives Patients Another Option ATLANTA – Orthopaedic surgeons …

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Leg length may be affected by use of spinal anesthesia during THR

August 28, 2011

Leg length may be affected by use of spinal anesthesia during THR Posted on the ORTHOSuperSite August 26, 2011 Use …

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AAOS Report: Hip Arthroscopy Could Double by 2013

August 28, 2011

AAOS Report: Hip Arthroscopy Could Double by 2013 Written by  Laura Miller | August 26, 2011 Source: Becker Hip and …

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Septic Hip – Infection of the hip joint in children

August 27, 2011

Septic Hip – Infection of the hip joint in children By Jonathan Cluett, M.D., About.com Guide Updated February 14, 2009; About.com Health’s Disease …

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Why do surgeons avoid the obvious when patients complain???

August 27, 2011

My View: This story illustrates the need for a second opinion – something which is easier said than done at …

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Length of stay following Total Hip Repalcement multifactorial, study finds

August 26, 2011

 Length of stay following THA multifactorial, study finds  Posted on the ORTHOSuperSite August 25, 2011 COPENHAGEN, Denmark — A patient’s …

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6 Points on Patient-Specific Knee Replacement Using Stryker’s ShapeMatch Technology

August 25, 2011

6 Points on Patient-Specific Knee Replacement Using Stryker’s ShapeMatch Technology Written by  Laura Miller| August 24, 2011 Source: Beckers Orthopedic …

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Coloarticular fistula: A rare complication of revision total hip arthroplasty

August 25, 2011

Coloarticular fistula: A rare complication of revision total hip arthroplasty Suzanne S. Long, MD; Nicholas E. Tawa, MD; Douglas K. …

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FDA Clearance – PRECICE Remote-Control Leg Limb Lengthening Device

August 24, 2011

Ellipse Technologies Announces FDA Clearance to Market the PRECICETM Remote-Control Leg Limb Lengthening Device August 23, 2011 01:54 PM Eastern Daylight …

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Reuters-INSIGHT-DePuy’s handling of hip recall sparks questions

August 23, 2011

Reuters-INSIGHT-DePuy’s handling of hip recall sparks questions By Toni Clarke; Tue, Aug 2 2011; Mon Aug 22, 2011 6:45am EDT …

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Patient J Sends Zimmer a Horror Message – Zimmer Durom Cup

August 21, 2011

To Zimmer Consumer Relations: TO WHOM IT CONCERNS zimmer.consumerrelations@zimmer.com FROM Patient J, NEW ZEALAND I am /was at the time …

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Hip Replacement Loosening

August 21, 2011

Hip Replacement Loosening Resons for loosening of hip replacement implants over time By Jonathan Cluett, M.D., About.com Guide Updated November 05, 2010 About.com …

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Hip Implants – from American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

August 21, 2011

Hip Implants – from American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Total hip joint replacement is an orthopaedic success story, enabling hundreds …

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JOHNSON & JOHNSON : DePuy Orthopaedics Receives FDA 510(K) Clearance for TRUMATCH

August 20, 2011

JOHNSON & JOHNSON : DePuy Orthopaedics Receives FDA 510(K) Clearance for TRUMATCH ® Personalized Solutions for TRUMATCH® Personalized Solutions Brings …

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New procedure offers alternative to knee replacement surgery

August 20, 2011

New procedure offers alternative to knee replacement surgery 10:56 AM, Aug 19, 2011  |Source: 9news.com See Video  click link below http://www.9news.com/video/default.aspx?bctid=1118382152001 …

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Orthopedists liable under federal anti-kickback statute

August 20, 2011

Orthopedists liable under federal anti-kickback statute Surgeons who have agreements with companies should review their arrangements for compliance. by Richard …

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U.S. government examining doctor kickbacks for medical devices

August 20, 2011

U.S. government examining doctor kickbacks for medical devices By Barnaby J. Feder Published: Monday, March 24, 2008 NY Times NEW …

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Doctor Kickbacks – Who Does Your Doctor Really Work For?

August 20, 2011

Who Does Your Doctor Really Work For? By Scott Haig Tuesday, Mar. 25, 2008 Source: Time Health Timothy Tadder / …

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New Hips Gone Awry Expose U.S. Kickbacks in Doctors’ Conflicts

August 20, 2011

New Hips Gone Awry Expose U.S. Kickbacks in Doctors’ Conflicts By David Armstrong – Jun 11, 2010 2:01 PM GMT+1000 …

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Metallosis is No New Thing – Look at this 1998 Report

August 20, 2011

Metallosis after total knee replacement – 1998 report Check this out and form your own views – my view; metallosis …

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UK – Answers to commonly asked questions from patients with metal-on-metal hip replacements / resurfacings

August 20, 2011

Answers to commonly asked questions from patients with metal-on-metal hip replacements / resurfacings John Skinner1 and Alister Hart2 , Consultant …

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Relief Trip to Nicaragua – Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Gerard Engh leads humanitarian effort

August 19, 2011

Relief Trip to Nicaragua – Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Gerard Engh leads humanitarian effort. By Gerald A. Fill Thursday, August 18, …

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New Zealand – Patient J’s 7 years of HELL story – ACC Legislation shelters those to blame

August 19, 2011

Just like Earl – I started to think after SEVEN years it must be ‘my body’ OR my incorrect thinking …

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New Zealand – Patient “J’s” 7 years of HELL story – ACC Legislation shelters those to blame

August 18, 2011

Just like Earl – I started to think after SEVEN years it must be ‘my body’ OR my incorrect thinking …

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Bahrain – TWO widows in need of vital surgery will get the treatment they need

August 18, 2011

Lending surgical skills By Mai Al Khatib Posted On » August 17 – 23, 2011 (Volume:10 / Issue 33) Gulf …

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Stryker Orthopaedics Enters into Agreement with OrthoSensor for Intelligent Surgical Platform

August 18, 2011

Stryker Orthopaedics Enters into Agreement with OrthoSensor for Intelligent Surgical Platform  Source: PR Newswire Intelligent Knee Trial to Support Balancing …

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Have Knees – Will Travel – Group brings relief to Nicaragua

August 15, 2011

Group brings relief to Nicaragua Aug 15, 2011  | Written by Kelsey Miller Staff Writer Source: click here Dr. James Trauger, …

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Total Hip Replacement in the Dysplastic Hip: The Use of Cementless Acetabular Components

August 15, 2011

Total Hip Replacement in the Dysplastic Hip: The Use of Cementless Acetabular Components Adnan Faraj, MRCS, Wright P, FRCS Department …

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Hip Dysplasia – all you didn’t want to know!

August 15, 2011

Hip Dysplasia Source: MD Guidelines.com Factors Influencing Duration Length of disability depends on the severity of the hip dysplasia, whether …

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WOW – femoroacetabular arthroscopy, more commonly known as hip preservation surgery …

August 15, 2011

Two hours ago this man was having revolutionary hip surgery … Now he’s back on an exercise bike – and …

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Rowing on the St. Joe River after hip replacement surgery

August 14, 2011

Rowing on the St. Joe River after hip replacement surgery Meet Joe: Athlete, POW, Former Governor Joe  has always  enjoyed …

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Hip Replacement – UK ARC Patient Advice Booklet

August 14, 2011

Do I need a hip replacement? Source: Click here to download PDF You may need a hip replacement operation (sometimes …

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Anterior Approach Hip Replacement at Saint John’s Health Center Helps Tom Watson Play Historic British Open

August 14, 2011

Anterior Approach Hip Replacement Helps Tom Watson Play Historic British Open     Source: Hips For You SANTA MONICA, Calif.–(BUSINESS …

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J&J Hip Failure Rate as High as 49 Percent, U.K. Doctors Say

August 14, 2011

J&J Hip Failure Rate as High as 49 Percent, U.K. Doctors Say By Greg Farrell and David Voreacos – Mar …

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AVN Avascular Necrosis or ON Osteonecrosis

August 14, 2011

What is AVN? Source: Hipsforyou.com AVN is a hip joint problem where the blood supply to the femoral head (ball …

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Revision Hip Replacement

August 14, 2011

Revision Hip Replacement Source: Coastal Orthopaedics, Australia Introduction This means that part or all of your previous hip replacement needs …

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Quicker recovery for Dorset County Hospital hip replacement patients

August 13, 2011

Quicker recovery for Dorset County Hospital hip replacement patients 3:00pm Thursday 11th August 2011 Source: Dorset Echo  By Harry Hogger …

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Future of Hip replacement may include more resurfacing, percutaneous fixation

August 13, 2011

Future of Hip replacement may include more resurfacing, percutaneous fixation by William A. Jiranek, MD Source: ORTHOPEDICS TODAY August 2011 …

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Operative time, use of biological agents increase risk of complications following TKA

August 13, 2011

Operative time, use of biological agents increase risk of complications following TKA Posted on the ORTHOSuperSite August 12, 2011 Biological …

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India – DePuy opens Institute for Advanced Education and Research

August 13, 2011

DePuy opens Institute for Advanced Education and Research Source: Express Heath Care India The institute will offer training and research …

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Women may recover faster earlier after total knee replacement surgery

August 12, 2011

Total Knee Replacement Surgery and Recovery July 2011 Source: Natural Standard A new study published in Clinical Orthopaedics and Related …

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Anterior Hip Replacement

August 11, 2011

Anterior Hip Replacement Source: PlushMed Health Specialist Medical Centre Orthopaedics Parramatta Australia Direct Anterior Hip Replacement is a technique in …

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How to Prevent Hip Dislocation After a Total Hip Replacement

August 11, 2011

How to Prevent Hip Dislocation After a Total Hip Replacement  Source: ehipreplacement After having a total hip replacement there are …

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U.S. Marine – Back Into Forward Motion: Advances in Hip Replacement Surgery

August 11, 2011

Back Into Forward Motion: Advances in Hip Replacement Surgery From: Your Health Published: Aug. 10, 2011 Updated: Aug. 10, 2011 …

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Pre-operative education programme can reduce hospital stay for knee replacement patients

August 10, 2011

Pre-operative education programme can reduce hospital stay for knee replacement patients Published on August 10, 2011 at 5:53 AM – …

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Cut arthritis off at the knees: With partial-replacement surgery, the joint is jumpin’ again

August 10, 2011

Cut arthritis off at the knees: With partial-replacement surgery, the joint is jumpin’ again BY Katie Charles DAILY NEWS WRITER …

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Arthritis Patient Helped Create Innovative Knee Implant That Restored His Active Lifestyle

August 10, 2011

Arthritis Patient Helped Create Innovative Knee Implant That Restored His Active Lifestyle Aug. 8, 2011, 8:00 a.m. EDT Source: marketwatch.com …

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Derek McMinn addresses Metal on Metal Hip Implants

August 9, 2011

My View: Great that such an authority in the area has taken the time, along with his team, to address …

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British Legals – Payouts agreed for surgeon ‘errors’

August 7, 2011

Payouts agreed for surgeon ‘errors’ Sunday 7th August 2011, 1:30AM BST. Five patients have settled claims after suffering serious complications …

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Knee surgery – Complete Overview

August 7, 2011

Knee surgery – From Arthritis Research UK Over 70,000 knee replacement operations are carried out each year, and the number …

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Revealed: Britain’s top surgeons for hip replacement

August 7, 2011

Revealed: Britain‘s top surgeons for hip replacement By Angela Brooks Last updated at 3:43 PM on 17th August 2010 Want …

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300 Montana veterans wait for orthopedic surgery as VA tries to recruit surgeon

August 7, 2011

300 Montana veterans wait for orthopedic surgery as VA tries to recruit surgeon By CINDY UKEN Of The Gazette Staff …

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All about Orthopedic Tests

August 7, 2011

All about Orthopedic Tests by Jamie Lober, Staff Writer Published Online Jun 23, 2010 | From July 2010 Health&Wellness Magazine …

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Hips and Hip Replacements: What you need to know

August 7, 2011

Hips and Hip Replacements: What you need to know by Thomas W. Miller Ph.D. ABPP, Staff Writer Published Online Aug …

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My knee replacement is faulty. What are my options?

August 7, 2011

My knee replacement is faulty. What are my options? LISA PRIEST From Monday’s Globe and Mail; Published Friday, Aug. 05, …

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Recalled DePuy ASR Hip Implant Failure Leads to Lawsuit Filed by the Law Offices of John David Hart

August 7, 2011

Recalled DePuy ASR Hip Implant Failure Leads to Lawsuit Filed by the Law Offices of John David Hart Pecos, New …

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Metal on Metal Hips – Extracts from Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry – Annual Report 2010

August 6, 2011

Bearing Surface The Registry is reporting on five different bearing surfaces with more than 200 procedures. There are a small …

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Extracts from Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry – Annual Report 2010

August 6, 2011

Outcome by Prostheses Characteristics   Fixation At nine years hybrid fixation has the lowest cumulative percent revision (hybrid 4.5%, cemented …

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Hip Resurfacing – Dancer Back at Rehersals after 7 Months

August 6, 2011

Outcomes of hip resurfacing in a professional dancer: A case report Posted online on July 31, 2011. (doi:10.3109/09593985.2011.574784) Kim Dunleavy, …

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A Comprehensive Patient Guide to Artificial Knee Replacement Surgery

August 5, 2011

A Comprehensive Patient Guide to Artificial Knee Replacement Surgery Source: Stone Clinic – links preserved BELOW: Surgery Video’s I have …

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A Less-Invasive Option for Treating Knee Arthritis

August 5, 2011

Partial (or Unicompartmental) Knee Replacement: A Less-Invasive Option for Treating Knee Arthritis Source: Stone Clinic Website When you wear out …

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Outpatient partial knee replacement might be answer for some patients

August 5, 2011

Outpatient partial knee replacement might be answer for some patients By Dr. Edmund T. Carroll III | Aug 04, 2011 …

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“The Rich get Richer” – DePuy $27M Upgrade

August 5, 2011

DePuy plans $27 million upgrade Sherry Slater | The Journal Gazette Last updated: August 4, 2011 6:09 p.m. One of …

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Travel with Confidence – Doctor Devises Microchip to Manage Implant Patient Records

August 5, 2011

Dr. Lee Berger creates RFID chip called the Ortho-Tag to Manage Implant Patient Records By Don E. Smith Jr.; Email …

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Hip Revision A – Z – Comprehensive Review

August 5, 2011

Hip Revision A – Z Source: Hipreplacement.co.uk Introduction to revision or redo surgery: In spite of the generally good results …

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Hip Replacement A- Z – All you Need to Know

August 5, 2011

Hip Replacement A- Z Source: Hipreplacement.co.uk Introduction: A hip replacement operation is one of the most successful operations in Orthopaedic …

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The Holy Grail of Orthopaedics – Can We Achieve the Revision-Free Implant?

August 4, 2011

Can We Achieve the Revision-Free Implant? Published: March 1, 2011 Shana Leonard MPMN Medtech Pulse I attended an interesting conference …

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7 Critical Orthopedic and Spine Device Industry Trends

August 4, 2011

7 Critical Orthopedic and Spine Device Industry Trends Written by  Laura Miller| February 10, 2011 The orthopedic and spine device …

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How ‘Bout Smith & Nephew

August 4, 2011

How ‘Bout Smith & Nephew posted by Karen on 02 Aug 2011 at 6:34 pm All this data refers to …

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Revision Hip Replacement (RHR)

August 4, 2011

Revision Hip Replacement (RHR) Source: The Hip & Knee Centre Revision total hip replacement is performed when the original primary …

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Replacing your joint replacement

August 3, 2011

Replacing your joint replacement Updated: Aug 3, 2011 05:00 AM EDT FORT MYERS, FL – Source: NBC2.com The clock is …

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Anterior Hip Replacement Results – Triathalon time….

August 3, 2011

Hip replacement patient to compete in Galloway Captiva Triathlon  Ginny Cooper Posted August 2, 2011 at 2:25 p.m., updated August …

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What Is A Knee Replacement Surgery?

August 2, 2011

What Is A Knee Replacement Surgery? by Cliff, August 1st, 2011 There are a lot of joints in our body …

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“From Pain to Painless” eBook Diary Assists Patients Facing Hip Replacement Surgery

August 2, 2011

“From Pain to Painless” eBook Diary Assists Patients Facing Hip Replacement Surgery Over 250,000 hip replacement surgeries are performed each …

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Zimmer Knee Replacement for Women

August 2, 2011

Zimmer Knee Replacement for Women Source: click here One of the latest developments in Orthopaedics is the development of “Customizable” …

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South Australia – DePuy Hip implant class action grows

August 1, 2011

Hip implant class action grows David Jean From The Advertiser August 01, 2011 12:00AM An orthopedic surgeon studies a patient’s …

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Bone Loss Following Hip Replacement – in Acetabular Region in A Woman with Breast Cancer

July 31, 2011

This is a rather unusual situation but shows the problems that can arise in the case where other disease processes …

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Hip Implant Removal – Total Hip Revision

July 31, 2011

Hip Implant Removal – Total Hip Revision With my total right hip revision planned for 1 Sept 2011, I happened …

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Australian TGA Response to Recall of DePuy ASR Hip Replacement

July 31, 2011

Recall of DePuy Orthopaedics ASR hip replacement device 16 May 2011 Source Therapeutic Goods Administration Recall of DePuy Orthopaedics ASR …

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Cementless Implants Tied to Improved Hip Implant Survival

July 31, 2011

Cementless Implants Tied to Improved Hip Implant Survival Last Updated: July 29, 2011. Source: Doctors Lounge Total hip arthroplasty performed …

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British Woman files product liability lawsuit against Wright Medical Technology

July 31, 2011

Wright Hip Replacement Lawsuit Filed by Woman from Great Britain Source: AboutlawSuites.com Published: July 29th, 2011 An U.K. woman has …

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Hospital “loses” Urgent Hip Replacement Paperwork for Former Nurse

July 31, 2011

Hospital campaigner bedridden Bianca Clare | 30th July 2011 Source: Sunshine Coast Daily, Queensland, Australia Liz Aspinall is finally getting …

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Doctors and Staff go Home and Leave Hip Replacement Patient in Wheel Chair Locked in…

July 30, 2011

Published: Friday, Jul. 29, 2011 / Updated: Friday, Jul. 29, 2011 09:15 AM Woman locked in Rock Hill doctor’s office …

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7th Time Replacement on a Iraqi Patient – Dr Sachin Bhonsie

July 30, 2011

7th Time Replacement on a Iraqi Patient Published on: July 29th, 2011 12:09am by: Subhajitbir Source: Open Press (OPENPRESS) July 29, 2011 — …

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Heavy Metal: Titanium Implant Safety Under Scrutiny

July 30, 2011

Heavy Metal: Titanium Implant Safety Under Scrutiny Posted on: Monday, 25 July 2011, 20:48 CDT Source: RedOrbit Researchers identify new, …

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Chuck Molnar, Senior Corner: Knee replacement worth the anxiety

July 30, 2011

Chuck Molnar, Senior Corner: Knee replacement worth the anxiety Source – Santa Cruz Sentinel Posted: 07/24/2011 01:30:55 AM PDT John Glenn …

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DePuy Hip Recall Takes Toll on Johnson & Johnson Finances

July 30, 2011

DePuy Hip Recall Takes Toll on Johnson & Johnson Finances July 22, 2011Posted In: Johnson & Johnson updates By The Bradley Law …

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Anterior Hip Replacements are the Future

July 30, 2011

Anterior Hip Replacements are the Future: 5 Points from Dr. Edward Petrow Written by  Laura Miller | July 26, 2011 Source: Click …

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WOW!!! Intelligent OrthoSensor Devices Provide Real-Time Reporting on The Condition of Your Orthopaedic Implant

July 29, 2011

Intelligent OrthoSensor Devices Provide Real-Time Reporting on The Condition of Your Orthopaedic Implant by GAVIN CORLEY on Jul 28, 2011 • 12:04 pm Link: OrthoSensor… Published here – …

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Minimally Invasive Total Hip Arthroplasty

July 29, 2011

Minimally Invasive Total Hip Arthroplasty Author: Derek F Amanatullah, MS, MD, PhD; Chief Editor: Erik D Schraga, MD  Pre-procedure Background  …

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Veterans are Put through Another War – Hip Recall

July 28, 2011

Veterans from America’s wars that have been through hip implant surgical treatment in VA hospitals or in other places might …

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Radiographic Assessment of the Patient With a Total Hip Replacement

July 27, 2011

Radiographic Assessment of the Patient With a Total Hip Replacement By Deborah Pate, DC, DACBR; Source: click here Osteoarthritis of …

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Holistic Alternatives to Hip Replacement

July 27, 2011

Holistic Alternatives to Hip Replacement By Joanna Karpasea-Jones HERWriterJuly 26, 2011 – 10:14am Source: Click here If you’re not keen on medications for osteoarthritis, …

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Stryker Meets Earnings Estimates but Costs Hurt

July 27, 2011

Stryker Meets Earnings Estimates but Costs Hurt By: Zacks Equity Research July 20, 2011 | SYK | BSX | ZMH | SNN | CNMD | JNJ Orthopedic devices major Stryker Corporation (SYK – Analyst Report) …

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Stryker Profit for the quarter slipped 3.1%

July 27, 2011

Earnings Scorecard: Stryker By: Zacks Equity Research July 26, 2011 Orthopedic devices giant Stryker Corporation (SYK – Analyst Report) reported …

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Smith & Nephew’s Exclusive OXINIUM Material for Hip Replacement Implants Chosen for Premium Reimbursement in Japan

July 27, 2011

Smith & Nephew‘s Exclusive OXINIUM Material for Hip Replacement Implants Chosen for Premium Reimbursement in Japan By Benzinga Staff  Source – …

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Smaller scars, faster recovery for new hip replacement

July 27, 2011

Smaller scars, faster recovery for new hip replacement Minimal Incision Hip Replacement – click for original news from wpty.com Posted: 07/25/2011 …

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