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Category Archives: Hip Replacement

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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Interesting facts and figures for the USA

April 14, 2012

Check this out… MedicalBillingAndCodingCertification.net

UK ALERT – MITCH TRH acetabular cups/MITCH TRH modular heads

April 9, 2012

Problem Download Medical Alert here – Medical Alert The MITCH TRH System is a metal-on-metal hip replacement system consisting of …

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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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Finding the Right Solution for Joint Pain | Piper Shores News & Events

March 24, 2012

Finding the Right Solution for Joint Pain | Piper Shores News & Events. Finding the Right Solution for Joint Pain …

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Judge consolidates Wright Conserve hip replacements into MDL | Consumer Drug Report | For Informed Drug Consumers

March 24, 2012

Judge consolidates Wright Conserve hip replacements into MDL | Consumer Drug Report | For Informed Drug Consumers. Judge consolidates Wright …

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North West Evening Mail | News | Barrow patient tells of his hip replacement ordeal

March 24, 2012

North West Evening Mail | News | Barrow patient tells of his hip replacement ordeal. Barrow patient tells of his …

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Joan Aragone: High medical costs drive Americans overseas for care – San Jose Mercury News

March 24, 2012

Joan Aragone: High medical costs drive Americans overseas for care – San Jose Mercury News. Joan Aragone: High medical costs …

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200 Irish Patients Plan DePuy ASR Hip Implant Lawsuit | NewsInferno

March 24, 2012

200 Irish Patients Plan DePuy ASR Hip Implant Lawsuit | NewsInferno. 200 Irish Patients Plan DePuy ASR Hip Implant Lawsuit …

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Senators Introduce Safe Medical Devices Act

March 24, 2012

Senators Introduce Safe Medical Devices Act. Senators Introduce ‘Safe Medical Devices Act’ A bipartisan group of U.S. senators is pushing …

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Health News – New blood to improve life of artificial joints

March 24, 2012

Health News – New blood to improve life of artificial joints. New blood to improve life of artificial joints 22/03/2012 …

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DePuy Exec’s seem to think money comes first – F.D.A. Asked DePuy for Safety Data Just Before Hip Implant’s Phaseout – NYTimes.com

March 24, 2012

F.D.A. Asked DePuy for Safety Data Just Before Hip Implant’s Phaseout – NYTimes.com. Hip Device Phaseout Followed F.D.A. Data Request …

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More damning articles on Metal on Metal THR’s

March 21, 2012

Check these articles out. Failure Rates Of Stemmed Metal On Metal Hips Metal On Metal Failures Cheers Earl

Consumer Reports Poll: Consumers Support More Medical Device Oversight

March 21, 2012

Consumer Reports Poll: Consumers Support More Medical Device Oversight Posted: 20 Mar 2012 07:38 AM PDT CONSUMERS UNION NEWS RELEASE     …

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House of Representatives to take away Patients rights to Sue

March 18, 2012

March 16, 2012 Next week, the U.S. House of Representatives will be voting on H.R. No. 5, which has been …

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Class Action Against S&N in Australia – BHR Failures…

March 17, 2012

An Australian Reader of Earl’s View wrote to me… Just thought I’d add to the mix with results of my …

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JC – Current Issues with my Hip

March 17, 2012

Hi Earl, I’ve enjoyed reading your blog. Lots of useful information but I’m sorry you had to endure so much …

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Metal-on-Metal Hips Need Work More Quickly

March 14, 2012

  By John Gever, Senior Editor, MedPage Today Published: March 12, 2012 Revision of total hip replacement surgery within five years …

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Consumer Reports taps ire over bad medical devices

March 14, 2012

(Reuters) – Consumer Reports, the 76-year-old publication best known for its reviews of automobiles and refrigerators, is trying to galvanize …

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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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Michael’s BHR disaster – life in tatters – when will it stop!

March 3, 2012

I was a healthy 50 year old male, a carpenter by trade. I started getting severe groin and knee pain, …

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US Drug Watchdog Warns There Could 100,000s of Failed Metal on Metal Hip Implants Involving US Hip Implant Recipients and the DePuy ASR was Just the Starting Point – Yahoo! News

March 3, 2012

US Drug Watchdog Warns There Could 100,000s of Failed Metal on Metal Hip Implants Involving US Hip Implant Recipients and …

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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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Metal Hips in Britain Require Longer Monitoring, Regulators Say – NYTimes.com

March 1, 2012

Metal Hips in Britain Require Longer Monitoring, Regulators Say – NYTimes.com. Britain Extends Monitoring for People With Metal Hips By …

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Marius – surgical tragedy in South Africa

February 25, 2012

Here is Marius’s Story of horror and mistreatment I live in Cape Town – South Africa. I had a THR.One week after …

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DePuy ASR – Make Your own mind up – Document – 2009 E-Mail on Hip Device – NYTimes.com

February 23, 2012

Document – 2009 E-Mail on Hip Device – NYTimes.com. Document: 2009 E-Mail on Hip Device Published: February 21, 2012 RelatedIn …

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What’s hip and what’s hype in hip surgery by Mr Warwick Radford | totalhealth

February 5, 2012

What’s hip and what’s hype in hip surgery by Mr Warwick Radford | totalhealth. What’s hip and what’s hype in …

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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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Tracy’s BHR story – Move from UK to Australia exposes Smith & Nephew BHR poisoning

February 2, 2012

Comment: February 2006 at the age of 39, I had a BHR. MoM, on my Left Hip.  Done on the …

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Goodmans Law Gives Howard a UK perspective on Smith & Nephew BHR Problems

February 2, 2012

Dear Howard, Thank you for your e-mail which I read with great interest. You are right in saying that not …

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All-Metal Hip Replacements: Not All Patients Informed of Recall | Qmed

February 1, 2012

All-Metal Hip Replacements: Not All Patients Informed of Recall | Qmed. All-Metal Hip Replacements: Not All Patients Informed of Recall …

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Kiwis told of implant poison risk – Metal on Metal

January 31, 2012

My View: in this article the medical “authority says only DePuy metal on metal hips are a problem (abridged)” – …

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Another US Smith & Nephew BHR problem

January 31, 2012

I have a Smith and Nephew BHR total, and it I saw my surgeon yesterday here in the US and …

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Pauline’s horror run with Hip Resurfacing – Metal on Metal

January 30, 2012

Briefly, two hip resurfacings, one hip revised and now waiting for the other hip revision. I have a large lump …

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UK hospital recalls all Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Patients…

January 30, 2012

Update from Alison Hi Earl I have just been to my hospital for an x ray as they have told …

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Harold’s Story – Smith & Nephew BHR – Pain & Tumour – Revision…

January 30, 2012

Harold  writes: I personally had a Birmingham hip implant (Smith & Nephew) in February 2008 and started with extreme pain …

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Tens of thousands of British patients with metal hip replacements at risk of being poisoned

January 29, 2012

Tens of thousands of British patients with metal hip replacements could be at risk of being poisoned by them, it …

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Health warning over Metal on Metal hip implants – Telegraph

January 29, 2012

Health warning over hip implants – Telegraph. Health warning over hip implants Tens of thousands of patients who received hip …

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Mark’s Story – another Smith & Nephew BHR disaster – 18 Months

January 26, 2012

Yesterday I was told the total hip resurfacing Smith and Nephew I received 9/2010 must be removed. They are doing …

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91 Year Old Thrives After Hip Replacement Surgery | Lamberts Homecare Advocate Blog

January 23, 2012

91 Year Old Thrives After Hip Replacement Surgery | Lamberts Homecare Advocate Blog. January 19th, 2012 by Ashley Plauche 91 …

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The Power of the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing – NOT

January 21, 2012

Howard Sadwin – robbed of life Many of you will have read Howard Sadwin’s story and comments over the last …

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Why my hip replacement was so humbling – The Globe and Mail

January 20, 2012

Why my hip replacement was so humbling – The Globe and Mail. Why my hip replacement was so humbling merrijoy …

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FDA warns J&J’s DePuy unit over joint replacements – AlertNet

January 19, 2012

FDA warns J&J’s DePuy unit over joint replacements – AlertNet. FDA warns J&J’s DePuy unit over joint replacements 18 Jan …

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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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Novel – Dual Pivot Hip | Hip Replacement, Total Hip Replacement | Total Joint Joint

January 15, 2012

Dual Pivot Hip | Hip Replacement, Total Hip Replacement | Total Joint Joint. Dual Pivot Hip Jan,13,2012 16:39 Filed in: …

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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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Losing weight in the new year: Resolve to take care of yourself

January 8, 2012

Losing weight in the new year: Resolve to take care of yourself. Home / The (402)411 / Health and Fitness …

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Prisoner in own home at 43 – Smith & Nephew BHR disaster – again (UK)

January 8, 2012

Hi, there have been many posts recently regarding Smith and Nephew and I would like you to share my story …

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More Smith & Nephew BHR Problems – Katie’s Story (USA)

January 8, 2012

Hi, Sorry to hear about your pain and frustration. I too have a BHR with exactly same symptoms, elevated cobalt …

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Another S&N BHR goes Sour – Brenda’s Story (UK)

January 7, 2012

Hi Earl I had a BHR resurfacing in 2004 on my right hip. 5 months ago I had a total …

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China Kanghui Holdings Receives FDA Approvals for Hip and Knee Systems – MarketWatch

January 7, 2012

China Kanghui Holdings Receives FDA Approvals for Hip and Knee Systems – MarketWatch. Jan. 6, 2012, 7:31 a.m. EST China …

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Howards View on the FDA and Medical Device Failures

January 7, 2012

Recent Information from the FDA on Failures This information came from FDA news. The FDA says approximately 44% of device …

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Biomet Magnum Horror Story – Stacey’s View

January 6, 2012

Stacey‘s Story Just found your Blog and have to answer “Is there some good news amongst the bad” and the …

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AAOS Releases TO on MoM Hip Implants

January 5, 2012

AAOS Releases TO on MoM Hip Implants. AAOS Releases TO on MoM Hip Implants Kristy L. Weber, MD, and Fareeha …

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Hip implant lawsuits pile up – Canada – CBC News

January 4, 2012

Hip implant lawsuits pile up – Canada – CBC News. Hip implant lawsuits pile up Newer devices rushed to market, …

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Stuart’s Story (Australia) – No More Hip Replacements Possible

January 4, 2012

Comment: Hi Earl, Congratulations on your website, it is such a valuable tool to provide current information and experiences to …

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Toll from prescription painkillers on ominous upswing, experts warn

January 2, 2012

Toll from prescription painkillers on ominous upswing, experts warn. Toll from prescription painkillers on ominous upswing, experts warn By Craig …

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Happy New Years from Earlsview!

December 31, 2011

Happy New Years! And May all Arthritis take a day off! It is hard to believe another year has raced …

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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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Jill’s View – Happy New Year!

December 31, 2011

Happy New Year To you and yours from Jill in New Zealand. A Christmas Day dancer emerging, I had started …

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Howard’s View – Happy New Year

December 31, 2011

New Year’s Thoughts from Howard On behalf of myself I can’t thank Earl enough for providing his blog. It has …

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11 Points on Technology & Treatment Revolutionizing Sports Medicine

December 30, 2011

11 Points on Technology & Treatment Revolutionizing Sports Medicine. 11 Points on Technology & Treatment Revolutionizing Sports Medicine Written by  …

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Howard View – on a few things

December 30, 2011

Great to see the activity pick up re: metal on metal hip devices, and yes they can be hazardous to …

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Huddersfield patients affected by faulty hip replacements face more surgery – Local West Yorkshire News – News – Huddersfield Examiner

December 29, 2011

Huddersfield patients affected by faulty hip replacements face more surgery – Local West Yorkshire News – News – Huddersfield Examiner. …

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Will Flawed All-Metal Hip Replacements Cost J&J and Zimmer $5 Billion? – Forbes

December 29, 2011

Will Flawed All-Metal Hip Replacements Cost J&J and Zimmer $5 Billion? – Forbes. Peter Cohan, Contributor I write from near …

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Hip and Knee Implants: Old Ones May Be Better Than New Ones « AARP

December 29, 2011

Hip and Knee Implants: Old Ones May Be Better Than New Ones « AARP. Hip and Knee Implants: Old Ones …

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Sources of Debris in Artificial Hips – Graphic – NYTimes.com

December 29, 2011

Sources of Debris in Artificial Hips – Graphic – NYTimes.com. Sources of Debris in Artificial Hips   Data from orthopedic …

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Paul’s story – AGONY!

December 29, 2011

Hi all, Just an update. Over December and into Christmas my hip pain from my left BHR has got even …

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Jackie – Part Two

December 29, 2011

Comment from Jackie: I HAVE TO AGREE WITH THIS AND NOT ONLY WITH ZIMMER OR JUST KNEES, WITH ANY METAL …

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Hip op cannot stop Norwich pensioner getting back on his bike – News – Norwich Evening News

December 28, 2011

Hip op cannot stop Norwich pensioner getting back on his bike – News – Norwich Evening News. Geoff Woods spinning …

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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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Howard’s View – Get Your Health Right is Number One Priority

December 28, 2011

More and more people are sharing their stories of suffering because of this hip debacle. This is great, let’s others …

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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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Total hip replacement for high dislocated hips without femoral shortening osteotomy:

December 25, 2011

J Bone Joint Surg Br — eLetters for Zhao et al., 93-B (9) 1189-1193. Total hip replacement for high dislocated …

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Timing of Aquatic Therapy for Knee, Hip Arthroplasty Matters

December 23, 2011

Timing of Aquatic Therapy for Knee, Hip Arthroplasty Matters. Timing of Aquatic Therapy for Knee, Hip Arthroplasty Matters 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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New Models of Hip and Knee Implants Not Better, Study Finds – NYTimes.com

December 23, 2011

New Models of Hip and Knee Implants Not Better, Study Finds – NYTimes.com. New Models of Implants Not Better, Study …

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Bill Would Require More Monitoring of Implants – NYTimes.com

December 16, 2011

Bill Would Require More Monitoring of Implants – NYTimes.com. Bill Would Require More Monitoring of Implants By BARRY MEIER Published: …

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New report highlights metal hip implant problems | Reuters

December 11, 2011

New report highlights metal hip implant problems | Reuters. New report highlights metal hip implant problems By Toni Clarke Wed …

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Hinge knee prostheses yield pain relief, good stability and functional outcome

December 9, 2011

    Hinge knee prostheses yield pain relief, good stability and functional outcome.   Posted on the ORTHOSuperSite December 8, …

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Bisphosphonates extend life of hip replacements | 6minutes

December 9, 2011

Bisphosphonates extend life of hip replacements | 6minutes. Bisphosphonates extend life of hip replacements Bisphosphonate use in patients undergoing a …

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Rottenstein Law Group Heeds Common Benefit Order in DePuy ASR MDL – Yahoo! News

December 9, 2011

Rottenstein Law Group Heeds Common Benefit Order in DePuy ASR MDL – Yahoo! News. Rottenstein Law Group Heeds Common Benefit …

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Howard Gets A New Hip – But Still Wants Justice

November 23, 2011

For those of you who have been following this blog for some time, you will recall the story of Howard …

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Proper Joint Alignment Could Avoid Many Hip Replacement Surgeries

November 5, 2011

  Proper Joint Alignment Could Avoid Many Hip Replacement Surgeries Posted on October 31, 2011 DePuy Pinnacle and other brands …

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Knee Replacements Up Dramatically Among Adults 45 to 64 Years Old

November 5, 2011

Knee Replacements Up Dramatically Among Adults 45 to 64 Years Old By Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality: Research Author: …

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Rottenstein Law Group Commends Subcommittee Recommendation of Greater Investigation of Metal-on-Metal Hips to Curb Under-regulation at USFDA

October 24, 2011

Rottenstein Law Group Commends Subcommittee Recommendation of Greater Investigation of Metal-on-Metal Hips to Curb Under-regulation at USFDA The Rottenstein Law …

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Aspiration Revealed My ASR Device Had Failed While Other Diagnostic Tests Were Still Reading “Normal”

October 23, 2011

Aspiration Revealed My ASR Device Had Failed While Other Diagnostic Tests Were Still Reading “Normal” Written by: Cyndi Lafuente News …

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Hip Resurfacing – Hip Surgery Option Loses Key Backer (NY Times)

October 21, 2011

Hip Surgery Option Loses Key Backer David Goldman for The New York Times Hip resurfacing, an alternative to traditional hip …

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Biofeedback After a Stroke and the Use of the Tutor System

October 11, 2011

Biofeedback After a Stroke and the Use of the Tutor System Posted by handtutorblog in Hand Tutor. LIVESTRONG.COM features this article …

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MAKO aims to get hip-replacement patients back on feet faster

October 11, 2011

MAKO aims to get hip-replacement patients back on feet faster October 10, 2011 — 7:57am ET | By Liz Jones …

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Aussie patients getting new joints reach 80,000 a year

October 11, 2011

Aussie patients getting new joints reach 80,000 a year 6:52 AM Tuesday Oct 11, 2011 Source: NZ Herald Last year …

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Australian Orthopedic Association Notifies Hike in Hip and Knee Replacement Surgeries

October 11, 2011

Australian Orthopedic Association Notifies Hike in Hip and Knee Replacement Surgeries Submitted by Ria Patelon Mon, 10/10/2011 – 12:59 Source: …

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Australia – Thousands of patients fitted with faulty hip replacements

October 10, 2011

Thousands of patients fitted with faulty hip replacements Mark Metherell October 10, 2011 Sydney Morning Herald Painful … 2700 hip …

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Penny-pinching Health – Recommendation Against Routine PSA Screening in US

October 8, 2011

My view: More penny-pinching health reforms stripping away the best option with no replacement in sight. Dreadful – science out …

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Total Hip Replacement – Short Review

October 7, 2011

Total Hip Replacement Source: University of Southern California Total hip replacement, or THR, is a very common and successful procedure. …

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Earl – Update – Surgeon Says Problem is only with Zimmer Metal on Metal

October 4, 2011

Letter from Surgeon So all good with my Zimmer device…   MY View: I would be extremely bloody unlucky if …

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Earl – Update – Hope I didn’t get the short straw – FDA Recalls Zimmer Trabecular Metal Modular Acetabular System

October 3, 2011

MY View: I would be extremely bloody unlucky if this particular batch number was used in my revision operation! If …

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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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Osteoporosis Drug May Help Users Avoid Hip Replacement

October 2, 2011

Osteoporosis Drug May Help Users Avoid Hip Replacement Source: Rottenstein Law Group Posted on September 26, 2011 Results of a …

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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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AAOS guideline rejects post-op ultrasound to screen for clots

October 1, 2011

AAOS guideline rejects post-op ultrasound to screen for clots Written by Editorial Staff    September 29, 2011 Source: Cardio Vascular …

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FDA Recalls Zimmer Trabecular Metal Modular Acetabular System

October 1, 2011

FDA Recalls Zimmer Trabecular Metal Modular Acetabular System Published on: September 30th, 2011 12:02am  This Press Release (OPENPRESS) September 30, …

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Baby boomers: The next arthritis generation

October 1, 2011

Baby boomers: The next arthritis generation By John Esdaile, Special to the Sun September 28, 2011 Seven years ago Dr. …

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Watch out for Doctors who Ignore the Facts – Trust your Body – it is more sensitive than X-Rays!

September 27, 2011

My View: This comment from a reader overnight is typical of what I read time and again. NOTE: This blog …

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Exactech Introduces New Material, Efficient Approach for Acetabular Reconstruction

September 23, 2011

Exactech Introduces New Material, Efficient Approach for Acetabular Reconstruction Novation® Crown Cup® System Now Features InteGrip™ Porous Metal Technology, Augments …

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14 Years in a Wheelchair- little girl given new hope, life with hip replacement surgery

September 23, 2011

Little girl given new hope, life with hip replacement surgery 5:26 PM, Sep 21, 2011 Written by Cheryl Preheim Source: …

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DePuy Metal on Metal Hip Implant Lawsuit News – Hip replacement poisoning

September 23, 2011

DePuy Metal on Metal Hip Implant Lawsuit News  – Hip replacement poisoning Source: Ennis & Ennis, P.A. 09/20/2011 – Sandra …

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Supervised Exercise With Hip Osteoarthritis Allows Patients to Delay Total Hip Replacement

September 23, 2011

Supervised Exercise With Hip Osteoarthritis Allows Patients to Delay Total Hip Replacement Presented at OARSI Source: DGNews By Nancy A. …

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UK Says Metal Hip Replacements More Troublesome

September 23, 2011

UK Says Metal Hip Replacements More Troublesome from: The Associated Press | September 16, 2011 LONDON (AP) — People who …

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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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Women most at risk from metal-on-metal hip devices, National Joint Registry Annual Report finds

September 18, 2011

Women most at risk from metal-on-metal hip devices, National Joint Registry Annual Report finds 15 September 2011 Source: Click here …

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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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Earl – X-Rays Post Revision

September 14, 2011

Hi Everyone I came home mid yesterday afternoon and am starting to settle in – found my way back to …

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Day two post revision

September 3, 2011

Overnight my pain was quite well controlled and I had reasonable sleep. Finished with the pain pump about 4 am …

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In Pre Op now

September 1, 2011

Got to the hospital about 10.30 am and left behind a gorgeous first day of spring. 25 Celsius outside and …

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Beaumont woman files suit against DePuy over hip implant

August 30, 2011

Beaumont woman files suit against DePuy over hip implant 8/29/2011 7:36 PM By Michelle Keahey, East Texas Bureau  A Beaumont woman …

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Spike in Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Complaints May Point to Looming Disaster

August 28, 2011

Spike in Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Complaints May Point to Looming Disaster Date Published: Wednesday, August 24th, 2011 Source; News Inferno …

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Partial Hip Replacement at 107 years old…

August 28, 2011

Freedom from bed finally for 107-year-old Vidyavati PTI | 10:08 AM,Aug 14,2011 Source: IBN Live From Swapna Tarafdar(With Pix) New …

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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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Industry planning response to calls for transvaginal mesh recall

August 28, 2011

8.26.11 | Arundhati Parmar Industry planning response to calls for transvaginal mesh recall Source: Med City News A public advocacy …

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Anti-inflammatory medications. Not without risk.

August 27, 2011

Anti-inflammatory medications. Not without risk. December 28, 2009 Dr. Pullen Many of us use anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs)  for pain, arthritis, …

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Obesity a significant risk factor in complication rates following THA

August 26, 2011

Obesity a significant risk factor in complication rates following THA Posted on the ORTHOSuperSite August 25, 2011 Researchers from the …

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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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Hip revision surgery

August 25, 2011

Hip revision surgery Source: Click here Definition Hip revision surgery, which is also known as revision total hip arthroplasty , …

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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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Further Patient Problems – in response to NY Times Article

August 25, 2011

More comments made in response to  this article was published in the New York Times: Hip Implant Complaints Surge, Even …

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Patient Horror Story at the Hands of Many Doctors – Reponse to latest NY Times Article

August 25, 2011

A few days ago this article was published in the New York Times: Hip Implant Complaints Surge, Even as the …

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Complaints Surge About Crumbling Artificial Hips

August 24, 2011

Complaints Surge About Crumbling Artificial Hips on August 23, 2011 Source: fairwarning.org As researchers scramble to assess the health dangers of …

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INSIGHT – DePuy’s handling of hip recall sparks questions =2

August 23, 2011

INSIGHT – DePuy‘s handling of hip recall sparks questions =2 22 Aug 2011 12:21 Source: reuters // Reuters METAL POISONING …

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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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Medical Tourism At Home: Big Companies Start to Shop at Hospitals Across the U.S.

August 21, 2011

Medical Tourism At Home: Big Companies Start to Shop at Hospitals Across the U.S. By Ken Terry | August 5, …

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Dollars for Docs – What Drug Companies are Paying Your Health Professionals

August 20, 2011

Dollars for Docs – What Drug Companies are Paying Your Health Professionals Source: http://projects.propublica.org/docdollars/ By Dan Nguyen, Charles Ornstein, and …

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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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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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Nigeria: Abuja Residents Throng Indian Hospital for Medicare

August 19, 2011

Nigeria: Abuja Residents Throng Indian Hospital for Medicare Ben Atonko  19 August 2011 Source: All Africa . com Residents of …

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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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Rottenstein Law Group Anticipates Prompt Formation of Leadership Committees in Federal Multidistrict Litigation of DePuy Pinnacle Lawsuits

August 15, 2011

Rottenstein Law Group Anticipates Prompt Formation of Leadership Committees in Federal Multidistrict Litigation of DePuy Pinnacle Lawsuits The Rottenstein Law …

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Arthritis New Zealand urges calm over replacement hip withdrawal

August 15, 2011

Arthritis New Zealand urges calm over replacement hip withdrawal Posted on 25 Jul, 2011 The New Zealand Herald recently published …

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Sadwin – Words of Encouragement

August 15, 2011

As usual your site provided me with information that pertains to me and probably many other people. I noticed comments …

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British Orthopaedic Association PRIMARY TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT: A GUIDE TO GOOD PRACTICE

August 14, 2011

PRIMARY TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT: A GUIDE TO GOOD PRACTICE Source: [PDF]  Blue Book HIP – British Orthopaedic Association PREFACE Total …

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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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Total Hip Replacement

August 14, 2011

Total Hip Replacement Source: We care India A Total Hip Replacement (THR) – also called a Hip Arthroplasty is a …

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Birmingham Hip Resurfacing or Surface Replacement Arthroplasty (BHR) With Stem

August 14, 2011

Birmingham Hip Resurfacing or Surface Replacement Arthroplasty (BHR) With Stem Source: We Care India Birmingham Hip Resurfacing or Surface Replacement …

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UK – Advice for GP’s – Hip Joint Replacements

August 14, 2011

Hip Joint Replacements Source: patient.co.uk Hip joint replacement (hip arthroplasty) is the surgical replacement of all, or part, of the …

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Earl Update – Pain in the … continues…

August 14, 2011

Update – Pain Central I am struggling along – I have the most amazing headaches and hip pain and body …

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Hip resurfacing surgery India- Venkatachalam, British patient story

August 14, 2011

Hip resurfacing surgery India– Venkatachalam, British patient story Source:  Total Hip Replacement.com Chris Browne, an Englishman settled in Greece underwent …

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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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Blood Clots – what you need to know

August 14, 2011

Blood Clots By Brian McGrory, Maine Joint Replacement Institute Arteries are blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart …

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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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Sadwin gets to the heart of the Issues with FDA 510(k)

August 14, 2011

Sadwin gets to the heart of the Issues with FDA 510(k) I spend a good part of my day keeping …

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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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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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Medical Devices — Balancing Regulation and Innovation

August 13, 2011

Medical Devices — Balancing Regulation and Innovation NEJM | August 10, 2011 | Topics: Drugs, Devices, and the FDA Gregory D. …

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Parker McDonald: One Year Milestone of DePuy ASR Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant System Recall Approaching

August 13, 2011

Parker McDonald: One Year Milestone of DePuy ASR Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant System Recall Approaching Parker McDonald P.C., a Texas law …

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New Zealand Herald Hip joint article sheds light on agony – DePuy ASR Hip Recall

August 13, 2011

New Zealand Herald Hip joint article sheds light on agony – DePuy ASR Hip Recall By Phil Taylor 5:30 AM …

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Body Mass Index (how heavy you are), alignment associated with knee replacement failure

August 13, 2011

BMI, alignment associated with knee replacement failure Source: OrthoSupersite The survival of a total knee replacement hinges heavily on a …

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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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UK NHS Penny-Pinching Hurts Patients – ‘Out of their depth’ nurses block GPs’ patient referrals to hospital for treatment

August 11, 2011

‘Out of their depth’ nurses block GPs’ patient referrals to hospital for treatment Patient whose hip was constantly dislocating was …

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DePuy Pinnacle Hip Replacement Lawyers Meeting With MDL Judge

August 10, 2011

DePuy Pinnacle Hip Replacement Lawyers Meeting With MDL Judge Published: August 9th, 2011 Source: AboutLawsuits.com Lawyers from throughout the United …

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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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Determined patient: Martial arts instructor takes hip surgery in stride

August 9, 2011

Determined patient: Martial arts instructor takes hip surgery in stride By PATRICK B. ANDERSON patrick.anderson@lacrossetribune.com | Posted: Monday, August 8, …

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UK – NHS forks Out £750,000 for patients left in agony by top surgeon who worked as government advisor

August 7, 2011

£750,000 for patients left in agony by top surgeon who worked as government advisor By Jo Macfarlane Last updated at …

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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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Hip replacement and hip revision

August 7, 2011

Hip replacement and hip revision Published by Bupa’s Health Information Team, August 2010. This factsheet is for people who are …

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Australian Orthopaedics National Joint Registry Supplementary Reports 2010

August 7, 2011

Investigations of Prostheses with Higher than Anticipated Rates of Revision.   Primary Hip Primary Partial Hip Bipolar Newly Identified Tandem/Spectron EF Combination.pdf in PDF format (355K). …

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Australian Analysis 2010 – ASR Total Conventional Hip Acetabular Prosthesis

August 7, 2011

ASR Total Conventional Hip Acetabular Prosthesis This analysis compares the ASR Total Conventional Hip Acetabular Prosthesis with all Other Total …

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New Zealand National Joint Registry Eleven Years Data Jan 1999 – 2009

August 7, 2011

New Zealand National Joint Registry Eleven Years Data Jan 1999 – 2009 The total number of registered joint arthroplasties at …

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Direct connections between physical maladies and mental health

August 7, 2011

Direct connections between physical maladies and mental health by Michael Keating, MD Published Online Sep 3, 2010 | From September …

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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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Primary Total Resurfacing Hip Replacement – Extracts from Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry – Annual Report 2010

August 6, 2011

Primary Total Resurfacing Hip Replacement   Demographics There have been 13,307 total resurfacing procedures reported to the Registry, an additional …

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

August 6, 2011

Outcome by Patient Characteristics The cumulative percent revision at nine years for primary total conventional hip replacement undertaken for osteoarthritis …

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

August 6, 2011

Primary Total Conventional Hip Replacement Demographics There have been 171,104 total conventional procedures reported to the Registry, an additional 23,682 …

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Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry – Annual Report 2010

August 6, 2011

Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry – Annual Report 2010 This year’s report confirms that hip and knee replacement …

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Childhood Adversity Linked to Chronic Illness in Adults

August 6, 2011

Childhood Adversity Linked to Chronic Illness in Adults Megan Brooks Authors and Disclosures Source: click here August 5, 2011 — …

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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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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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How to Choose a Hip Or Knee Replacement Surgeon & Prosthesis

August 5, 2011

How to Choose a Hip Or Knee Replacement Surgeon & Prosthesis Source: ehipreplacement You’ve decided you want hip or knee …

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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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Pradaxa Review

August 5, 2011

Pradaxa Review Source: Blood Thinners Org Overall Grade: B+ Rating: Good  Safety: Good Efficacy: Excellent  Pradaxa, developed by the pharmaceutical …

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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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Did IOM Put the Final Nail in the Coffin of Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants?

August 4, 2011

Did IOM Put the Final Nail in the Coffin of Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants? Published: August 3, 2011—Shana Leonard Source: MPMN …

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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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MUSC Reconstruction Experts Address Metal-on-Metal Joint Replacement Device Controversy

August 3, 2011

MUSC Reconstruction Experts Address Metal-on-Metal Joint Replacement Device Controversy Posted on August 2nd, 2011 Dr. Harry Demos and Dr. Del …

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Joint Replacement Surgery – Patient Story …

August 3, 2011

Joint Replacement Surgery 10:42 AM, Aug 2, 2011  | Written by Maine Medical Center Jane Danielson is making plans for a …

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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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Tour Down Under bike ride – ninth time coming up – hip replacement included..

August 2, 2011

Join the challenge MICHELLE O’RIELLY Source: Barossa Herald 02 Aug, 2011 02:54 PM If Neville Fennell can do it, then …

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Operation Walk Chicago helps needy afford restorative procedures

August 2, 2011

Chicago surgeons try to fill gap in joint replacements Operation Walk Chicago helps needy afford restorative procedures Drs. Victoria A. …

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