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ORTHOSupersite Educational Lab: Total Hip Arthroplasty: Using clinical performance to guide implant selection

January 1, 2012

ORTHOSupersite Educational Lab: Total Hip Arthroplasty: Using clinical performance to guide implant selection. Total Hip Arthroplasty: Using clinical performance to …

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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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Report finds miracle cancer ‘cure’ was result of mistaken diagnosis

December 31, 2011

Report finds miracle cancer ‘cure’ was result of mistaken diagnosis. Report finds miracle cancer ‘cure’ was result of mistaken diagnosis …

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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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Five Predictions For Biotech And Medicine In 2012 – Forbes

December 31, 2011

Five Predictions For Biotech And Medicine In 2012 – Forbes. Five Predictions For Biotech And Medicine In 2012 Continuing a …

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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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Nutrient Patterns Tied to Brain Volume, Cognitive Function

December 30, 2011

Nutrient Patterns Tied to Brain Volume, Cognitive Function. Nutrient Patterns Tied to Brain Volume, Cognitive Function Megan Brooks Authors and …

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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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India State FDA Files Complaint against DePuy with Mumbai Police | DePuy Hip Replacement Lawsuit Information Site

December 29, 2011

India State FDA Files Complaint against DePuy with Mumbai Police | DePuy Hip Replacement Lawsuit Information Site. India State FDA …

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J&J Reimburses Thousands to Australians in Recall Claims | DePuy Hip Replacement Lawsuit Information Site

December 29, 2011

J&J Reimburses Thousands to Australians in Recall Claims | DePuy Hip Replacement Lawsuit Information Site. J&J Reimburses Thousands to Australians …

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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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FDA – Priorities, staffing impede inspections of drug, device makers – JSOnline

December 29, 2011

Priorities, staffing impede inspections of drug, device makers – JSOnline. Priorities, staffing impede inspections of drug, device makers Some not …

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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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Scrooge McDuck now Running UK Health – David Cameron’s pledge to protect NHS clouded by emerging reality of cuts | Society | The Guardian

December 29, 2011

David Cameron’s pledge to protect NHS clouded by emerging reality of cuts | Society | The Guardian. David Cameron’s pledge …

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Vicky – double BHR Success Story

December 29, 2011

Comment from Vicky: I happen to be one of the lucky ones that am SO thankful for my Metal on …

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Bryan’s Story – 28 Years Old, Two Hip Replacements – One dud Smith & Nephew BHR

December 29, 2011

Hi Earl, I had my right hip replaced with a metal on metal S&N BHR in Feb 2009. I have …

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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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High Tibial Osteotomy Surgery by Vejthani Hospital – MarketWatch

December 28, 2011

High Tibial Osteotomy Surgery by Vejthani Hospital – MarketWatch. Dec. 28, 2011, 4:20 a.m. EST High Tibial Osteotomy Surgery by …

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Zimmer knee replacement manufacturer sued for metal on metal design | Louisiana Record

December 28, 2011

Zimmer knee replacement manufacturer sued for metal on metal design | Louisiana Record. Zimmer knee replacement manufacturer sued for 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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Financial toll soars for hip implant failures – KansasCity.com

December 28, 2011

Financial toll soars for hip implant failures – KansasCity.com. Financial toll soars for hip implant failures By BARRY MEIER 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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Jackie – a typical story repeats again & again – Patient Fear and Distress

December 28, 2011

Comment received on Earlsview Blog this morning I’m not sure if i am posting this in the right place but …

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2-Stage Plan for Managing Gout May Keep Joints Clean

December 28, 2011

2-Stage Plan for Managing Gout May Keep Joints Clean. 2-Stage Plan for Managing Gout May Keep Joints Clean Janis C. …

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Johnson & Johnson Motrin recall: 12m bottles of pain relief medicine withdrawn in US | Mail Online

December 25, 2011

Johnson & Johnson Motrin recall: 12m bottles of pain relief medicine withdrawn in US | Mail Online. More trouble for …

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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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US Drug Watchdog Urges All ASR DePuy Hip Implant Recipients to Get Identified and Lists the Most Common Symptoms of a Hip Implant Failure

December 25, 2011

US Drug Watchdog Urges All ASR DePuy Hip Implant Recipients to Get Identified and Lists the Most Common Symptoms of …

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JBJS | A Multinational Assessment of Metal-on-Metal Bearings in Hip Replacement

December 25, 2011

JBJS | A Multinational Assessment of Metal-on-Metal Bearings in Hip Replacement. There is emerging evidence that many metal-on-metal (MoM) bearings, …

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The regulatory standards for the approval of medical devices in Australia – Senate Inquiry

December 25, 2011

The regulatory standards for the approval of medical devices in Australia – Senate Inquiry On 16 June 2011 the Senate …

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Lose weight, preserve knees & Facts & Fears & ACSH

December 25, 2011

Lose weight, preserve knees > Facts & Fears > ACSH. Lose weight, preserve knees For individuals with knee osteoarthritis (OA), …

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Recalled DePuy ASR Hip Implant Lawsuits Filed By The Law Offices Of John David Hart – TheStreet

December 24, 2011

Recalled DePuy ASR Hip Implant Lawsuits Filed By The Law Offices Of John David Hart – TheStreet. Recalled DePuy ASR …

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Zimmer Hip Lawyer | Zimmer Hip Implant Lawsuit News

December 24, 2011

Zimmer Hip Lawyer | Zimmer Hip Implant Lawsuit News. Pennsylvania Judge Dismisses Claims in Zimmer Hip Implant Lawsuit Shay Morrigan …

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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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Blood Signature May Predict Alzheimer’s Disease

December 23, 2011

Blood Signature May Predict Alzheimer’s Disease. Blood Signature May Predict Alzheimer’s Disease Deborah Brauser December 21, 2011 — A molecular …

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FDA seeks to include more women in medical device trials

December 20, 2011

FDA seeks to include more women in medical device trials. FDA seeks to include more women in medical device trials …

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Howard Sdwin: What isn’t being published is the truth regarding the medical device world

December 17, 2011

What isn’t being published is the truth regarding the medical device world. by Howard Sadwin Howard’s Opinion: If we obtained …

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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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Falling After a Joint Replacement | www.dailyrx.com

December 11, 2011

Falling After a Joint Replacement | http://www.dailyrx.com. Falling After a Joint Replacement Joint replacement patients at risk for hospital falls …

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RLG Heeds Common Benefit Order in DePuy ASR MDL

December 11, 2011

RLG Heeds Common Benefit Order in DePuy ASR MDL. RLG Heeds Common Benefit Order in DePuy ASR MDL   December …

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Smith & Nephew sees shares fall on leaked details – Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance

December 11, 2011

Smith & Nephew sees shares fall on leaked details – Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance. Smith & Nephew sees shares …

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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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DePuy Hip Recall | Pinnacle Hip Recall News

December 11, 2011

DePuy Hip Recall | Pinnacle Hip Recall News. Plaintiff Claims His Metal Poisoning Preceded DePuy Hip Recall Shay Morrigan | …

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Fosamax Might Help Increase the Lifespan of Artificial Joints

December 10, 2011

Fosamax Might Help Increase the Lifespan of Artificial Joints. Fosamax Might Help Increase the Lifespan of Artificial Joints A provocative new …

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Researchers tout the advantages of ceramic-on-ceramic hip bearings

December 10, 2011

Researchers tout the advantages of ceramic-on-ceramic hip bearings. ORTHOPEDICS TODAY December 2011 Researchers tout the advantages of ceramic-on-ceramic hip bearing …

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Study attributes excess in TKR management costs to excess of investigation

December 10, 2011

Study attributes excess in TKR management costs to excess of investigation. Posted on the ORTHOSuperSite December 9, 2011 Study attributes …

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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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Zimmer Hip Replacement Lawsuit | Zimmer Hip Problems

December 9, 2011

Zimmer Hip Replacement Lawsuit | Zimmer Hip Problems. Zimmer Hip Replacement Lawsuit Alleges Serious Pain Shay Morrigan | December 7th, …

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Study: U.S. Could Boost Outcomes, Lower Costs With Disease Registries – iHealthBeat

December 9, 2011

Study: U.S. Could Boost Outcomes, Lower Costs With Disease Registries – iHealthBeat. Thursday, December 08, 2011 Study: U.S. Could Boost …

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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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JBJS | Prevalence of Pseudotumor in Asymptomatic Patients After Metal-on-Metal Hip Arthroplasty

December 9, 2011

  JBJS | Prevalence of Pseudotumor in Asymptomatic Patients After Metal-on-Metal Hip Arthroplasty. Prevalence of Pseudotumor in Asymptomatic Patients After …

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The Sciatic Nerve and Your DePuy Hip Implant | Levin Papantonio Law Firm

December 8, 2011

My View: Very interesting article – I have sciatic nerve damage from my revision – actually, the peroneal nerve – …

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The Benefits of Hot Tubs and Hydrotherapy – Infographic

December 6, 2011

The Benefits of Hot Tubs and Hydrotherapy – Infographic. benefits-of-a-hot-tub-infographic-a/288.htm Benefits of Hot Tubs and Spas – an Infographic If …

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Thousands of Scots set for payouts over faulty hip replacements – The Daily Record

December 6, 2011

Thousands of Scots set for payouts over faulty hip replacements – The Daily Record. Thousands of Scots set for payouts …

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J&J Third Quarter Earnings Report: Approximately 560 DePuy Pinnacle Lawsuits Filed

November 26, 2011

J&J Third Quarter Earnings Report: Approximately 560 DePuy Pinnacle Lawsuits Filed. Posted on November 22, 2011 Johnson & Johnson’s (J&J) …

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San Francisco Personal Injury Attorney Analyzes Depuy Lawsuits And Preemption

November 26, 2011

San Francisco Personal Injury Attorney Analyzes DePuy Lawsuits And Preemption. DePuy Hip Implant Claims & Federal Preemption November 23, 2011 …

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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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Health News – NICE approves new drug to prevent blood clots after hip and knee surgery

November 26, 2011

Health News – NICE approves new drug to prevent blood clots after hip and knee surgery. NICE approves new drug …

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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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HSE faces probe on faulty implant response – irishhealth.com

November 17, 2011

HSE faces probe on faulty implant response – irishhealth.com. HSE faces probe on faulty implant response [Posted: Thu 17/11/2011 by …

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BE SURE PEOPLE DEMAND ASPIRATION IF THEY HAVE A METAL HIP!

November 11, 2011

Blog Reader Comment Comment: Thanks for keeping this blog.  I got a pair of JNJ pinnacle implants in on 4/08 …

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Australia – Government Enquiry into Hip Replacements

November 7, 2011

Questions raised over medical device regulation Updated November 07, 2011 23:05:00 ABC News Senate report into an orthopaedic medical scandal …

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Congenital Hip Dislocation

November 5, 2011

Congenital Anomalies – Congenital Hip Dislocation Definition A congenital anomaly (congenital abnormality, congenital malformation, birth defect) is a condition which …

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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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Financial Relationships Between Surgeons and Hip Implant Makers

November 5, 2011

Study Dissects Financial Relationships Between Surgeons and Hip Implant Makers Bernstein Liebhard LLP reports on a new study in the …

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Childhood Knee Replacement

November 5, 2011

Childhood Knee Replacement Oct 31, 2011 | By Bridget Coila Although replacement is commonly considered a procedure done on older …

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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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Latest News on Hip Replacement Recall Legal Action

November 5, 2011

Latest News on Hip Replacement Recall Legal Action Wednesday, 2 November, 2011 Source: Click here The latest news on the …

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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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More Evidence Confirms Diet’s Link to Mental Health

October 15, 2011

More Evidence Confirms Diet‘s Link to Mental Health Could an Apple a Day Really Keep Depression and Anxiety Away? Caroline …

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Counterintuitive Results – Vitamin Supplements Associated With Increased Risk for Death

October 12, 2011

Vitamin Supplements Associated With Increased Risk for Death Emma Hitt, PhD Authors and Disclosures Source: Medscape Today October 10, 2011 …

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Patient’s Agony – The importance of the Surgeon and Level of Care

October 11, 2011

Ronaye One BHR Success one THR Botched, different surgeons October 6, 2011 Source: Hip Resurfacing Site I am bilateral and …

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Innovative Technology – MediTouch Products

October 11, 2011

MediTouch Products Source: http://www.meditouch.co.il/index.aspx?id=2536 MediTouch develops and manufactures innovative rehabilitation systems that consist of wearable motion capture devices and dedicated …

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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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Dogs get better treatment – Stem cells rejuvenating arthritic dogs

October 9, 2011

Stem cells rejuvenating arthritic dogs Samantha Donovan, ABC October 8, 2011, 11:49 pm Australian vets say they are having great …

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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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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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US Drug Watchdog Says It’s Urgent They Identify All Recalled DePuy ASR Hip Implant Recipients

October 7, 2011

US Drug Watchdog Says It’s Urgent They Identify All Recalled DePuy ASR Hip Implant Recipients & Applauds NBC News For …

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Zimmer Hip Replacement Problems in Canada

October 7, 2011

Zimmer Hip Replacement Problems in Canada   Source: Click here A class action lawsuit regarding Zimmer hip replacement systems involves every patient who …

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DePuy ASR ‘Poster lady’ sues hip implant firm

October 6, 2011

DePuy ASR ‘Poster lady’ sues hip implant firm (UKPA) – 3 hours ago   A former gymnast who was a “poster …

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Severe Pain After Knee Replacement Predicts Poor Outcomes

October 6, 2011

Severe Pain After Knee Replacement Predicts Poor Outcomes By: M. ALEXANDER OTTO, Family Practice News Digital Network 10/05/11  FROM THE WORLD …

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Study: Two-day Discharge After Arthroplasty Feasible

October 6, 2011

Study: Two-day Discharge After Arthroplasty Feasible Clinical Pain Medicine ISSUE: OCTOBER 2011 | VOLUME: 9:10 Toronto—A multidisciplinary program implemented two …

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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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Number of UK medical tourists set to soar – EU here they come

October 3, 2011

Number of UK medical tourists set to soar 30 September 2011 | 03:22 | FOCUS News Agency London. Countries such …

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Novel Oral Anticoagulants for VTE Prevention in Orthopedic Surgery: Overview of Phase 3 Trials

October 3, 2011

ORTHOPEDICS October 2011;34(10):795. Novel Oral Anticoagulants for VTE Prevention in Orthopedic Surgery: Overview of Phase 3 Trials by Richard J. …

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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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Australia, NSW – Hunter residents join joint hip claim

October 3, 2011

Hunter residents join joint hip claim BY JACQUI JONES 03 Oct, 2011 05:00 AM Source: Newcastle, The Herald HUNTER residents …

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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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Australia – Faulty hip lawsuit

October 2, 2011

Thousands of Australians face an uncertain future after a multinational company has been forced into a global recall of its …

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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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Vaginal / Pelvic Mesh lawsuits pile up for C.R. Bard

October 2, 2011

Mesh lawsuits pile up for C.R. Bard September 29, 2011 by MassDevice staff Lawsuits accusing C.R. Bard of selling defective …

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Contralateral Deep Venous Thrombosis After Hip Arthroscopy

October 2, 2011

Contralateral Deep Venous Thrombosis After Hip Arthroscopy Source: OrthoSuperSite ORTHOPEDICS October 2011;34(10):674. by Michael J. Alaia, MD; Andrey Zuskov, BA; …

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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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Radiation could strengthen artificial joints, study finds

October 2, 2011

Radiation could strengthen artificial joints, study finds Posted on the ORTHOSuperSite September 30, 2011 Short bursts of gamma radiation could …

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Knee op patients say they are still suffering

October 2, 2011

Knee op patients say they are still suffering Friday, September 30, 2011 Source: This is Staffordshire AN INVESTIGATION is under …

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Australians Denied the latest Anticoagulants by penny-pinching Government – would rather we used Warfarin (rat poison)…

October 2, 2011

My View The government is denying 200,000 people the safety of a new anti-coagulant – because it will cost $1 …

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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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6 Ways to Ruin Your Knees

October 1, 2011

Expert tips on how to avoid damaging your knees. By Shahreen Abedin  WebMD Feature Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD …

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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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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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Deep Vein Thrombosis, or DVT, can happen to anyone in an instant.

September 30, 2011

The Other “Silent Killer” You May Not Know We think of high blood pressure as “the silent killer,” but Deep …

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Watch out for the DePuy BS campaign – coming to a town near you….

September 28, 2011

Some sage advice from a respected Law firm Rottenstein Law Group DePuy Initiates Campaign to Tell Recipients’ Stories to Potential …

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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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Keep Your Joints Healthy Every Day

September 25, 2011

Keep Your Joints Healthy Every Day By Gina Shaw WebMD Feature  Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD Living with osteoarthritis is …

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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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Partial Knee Replacement…….New Options for Active Lifestyles

September 23, 2011

Partial Knee Replacement…….New Options for Active Lifestyles by Diana Echert on Sat, Sep 17, 2011 @ 09:06 PM Source: Knees …

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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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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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Exercise therapy helps severe hip osteoarthritis

September 23, 2011

Exercise therapy helps severe hip osteoarthritis Last updated: Wednesday, September 21, 2011 Source: health24.com Exercise therapy can help patients with …

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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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BM-S/Pfizer launch Eliquis for prevention of Venous Thromboembolic Events VTE in UK

September 23, 2011

BM-S/Pfizer launch Eliquis for VTE in UK UK News | September 22, 2011Lynne TaylorSource: Pharma Times online ristol-Myers Squibb (BM-S) …

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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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Earl – Day 20 Post Operation – some pictures

September 21, 2011

Hi everyone, I have been making good progress since the hip revision 1 September – exercising each day. I am …

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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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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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UK says metal hip replacements more troublesome – J&J DePuy – almost 30% replacement rate

September 18, 2011

UK says metal hip replacements more troublesome Associated Press, 09.16.11, 11:59 AM EDT LONDON — People who get metal hip …

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Doctors avoid penalties in lawsuits against medical firms alleging kickbacks, fraud

September 18, 2011

Doctors avoid penalties in lawsuits against medical firms alleging kickbacks, fraud Source: Washington Post By Tracy Weber and Charles Ornstein …

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Pardon my skepticism…DePuy being Promoted by Actress who has had bilateral hip replacement

September 17, 2011

My View: Isn’t J&J DePuy involved in the biggest legal debacle this side of the orthopaedic boondocks – ASR, Pinnacle …

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The Next Medical Device Controversy: Vaginal Mesh

September 17, 2011

Lawsuits against companies such as Johnson & Johnson are increasing as problems with the implants arise By David Voreacos and …

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Metal Hips Failing Fast, Report Says – Of those patients in the British group who received the device six years ago, about 29 percent have since had it replaced.

September 17, 2011

Metal Hips Failing Fast, Report Says By BARRY MEIER Published: September 15, 2011 New York Times In a troubling development …

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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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J&J-Led Vaginal Mesh Group Says FDA Should Require More Studies

September 14, 2011

J&J-Led Vaginal Mesh Group Says FDA Should Require More Studies September 08, 2011, 4:42 PM EDT Source: Bloomberg By Alex …

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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 3, 4, 5 Post Revision

September 6, 2011

Hi everyone Apologies for a quiet few days but it has been an intense time. Overall way better experience than …

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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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Earl – the operation and Day One

September 2, 2011

The operation took just over 4 hours. When the hip was opened up there was a lot of white gray …

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Back from theatre

September 1, 2011

In the hospital room now. Operation went well. About 4 hours. Will get more detail tomorrow. Long time in post …

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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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FAQ: Steve Jobs’ Pancreatic Cancer

August 31, 2011

My View: Steve has to be at the top of my list when it comes to leaders, innovators, visionaries and …

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Earl – ONE DAY Until Hip Revision Day

August 31, 2011

ONE DAY until R-Day! Day -1 Off to the pathology lab to have a blood test for cross-matching my blood …

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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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LegalView Announces New Vaginal Mesh Litigation Portal

August 30, 2011

LegalView Announces New Vaginal Mesh Litigation Portal LegalView, an online legal resource, will ow offer free legal case evaluations regarding …

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Women’s Health Research: Hip Fracture Risk Rises After Women Stop Hormones

August 30, 2011

Women’s Health Research: Hip Fracture Risk Rises After Women Stop Hormones  Published August 29, 2011 | Reuters When postmenopausal women …

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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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Earl – Three Days Until Hip Revision Day

August 29, 2011

Three days until R-Day! Well time flies when you are having fun! Or so my late Dad always used to …

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New imaging device enables scientists to see tumor cells traveling in the brain

August 29, 2011

New imaging device enables scientists to see tumor cells traveling in the brain Published on August 26, 2011 at 12:04 …

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New Bristol, Pfizer clot drug saves lives in study

August 28, 2011

New Bristol, Pfizer clot drug saves lives in study By Ben Hirschler  (Reuters) PARIS | Sun Aug 28, 2011 8:46am …

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Pfizer and Bristol’s ARISTOTLE Study Finds the Golden Mean of Anticoagulation

August 28, 2011

Source; Forbes Pharma & Healthcare 8/28/2011 @ 2:08AM |668 views Pfizer and Bristol’s ARISTOTLE Study Finds the Golden Mean of …

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Canada – Knee surgery wait time is unacceptable

August 28, 2011

Knee surgery wait time is unacceptable Edmonton Journal August 28, 2011 3:08 AM Re: “Canadian health-care system eroding: outgoing CMA …

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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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NWI physicians use latest tools to keep patients healthy

August 28, 2011

NWI physicians use latest tools to keep patients healthy By Kathleen Quilligan kathleen.quilligan@nwi.com,  (219) 662-5331  | Posted: Sunday, August 28, …

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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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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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THA after intertrochanteric osteotomy results in higher complication rates, lower long-term prosthesis survival rates

August 28, 2011

THA after intertrochanteric osteotomy results in higher complication rates, lower long-term prosthesis survival rates Posted on the ORTHOSuperSite August 26, …

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Femoral Osteotomy Treatment & Management

August 28, 2011

Femoral Osteotomy Treatment & Management Author: Austin T Fragomen, MD; Chief Editor: William L Jaffe, MD   more… Source: Medscape Reference …

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Femoral Osteotomy – commonly used for adults in the treatment of hip fracture nonunions and malunions

August 28, 2011

Femoral Osteotomy Author: Austin T Fragomen, MD; Chief Editor: William L Jaffe, MD   more…Source: Medscape Reference Background Proximal femoral …

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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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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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The Australian – Medical devices in spotlight

August 27, 2011

Medical devices in spotlight Sue Dunlevy From: The Australian August 27, 2011 12:00AM Bob Lugton, on his boat outside his home …

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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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Bursitis

August 27, 2011

PubMed Health Home > Diseases and Conditions > Bursitis Bursitis Last reviewed: August 3, 2010. Bursitis is inflammation of the …

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Bursitis – What is it?

August 27, 2011

What is bursitis? Source: Medicinenet Bursitis is inflammation of a bursa. A bursa (the plural form is bursae) is a …

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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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For all those who have had hip Replacements – Read this – Opioid Induced Constipation

August 27, 2011

Opioid Induced Constipation May 23, 2011 Dr. Pullen Opioid induced constipation is one of the most common and difficult problems …

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Xarelto Joins the Rush to Novel New Anticoagulants

August 27, 2011

Xarelto Joins the Rush to Novel New Anticoagulants August 26, 2011 Dr. Pullen The recent FDA approval of Xarelto (generic …

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Yale researchers synthesize Alzheimer’s compound

August 27, 2011

Yale researchers synthesize Alzheimer’s compound By James M. Connolly  Source: MassHightech Researchers at Yale University report that they have developed …

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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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Joint Stiffness and Rheumatoid Arthritis

August 27, 2011

Joint Stiffness and Rheumatoid Arthritis  Originally published in WebMD Joint stiffness is a hallmark of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a chronic …

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News we have been waiting for – A Drink a Day May Keep Alzheimer’s Away!

August 27, 2011

A Drink a Day May Keep Alzheimer’s Away Fran Lowry  Source: Medscape August 26, 2011 — Light to moderate drinking …

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Most doctors sued for malpractice never pay a claim

August 26, 2011

Most doctors sued for malpractice never pay a claim ACP HospitalistWeekly In the News for the Week of 8-24-11 While …

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FDA Should Recall Surgical Mesh for Women, Public Citizen Says

August 26, 2011

FDA Should Recall Surgical Mesh for Women, Public Citizen Says By Anna Edney – Aug 26, 2011 7:33 AM GMT+1000 …

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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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Who will lead J&J hip replacement MDL?

August 26, 2011

Who will lead J&J hip replacement MDL? Source: Thompson Reuters News & Insight Legal   In the next day or …

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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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Stryker Scorpio knee implant injury claim goes to trial

August 25, 2011

Stryker Scorpio knee implant injury claim goes to trial August 24, 2011 by MassDevice staff A case dismissal is overturned …

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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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Facebook Decision to Withdraw Special Privileges From Drugmakers

August 25, 2011

Rottenstein Law Group Notes With Approval Facebook Decision to Withdraw Special Privileges From Drugmakers PRWEB.COM Newswire (PRWEB) August 24, 2011 …

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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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Groundswell of Grievances Against Manufacturers of Defective, Dangerous Hip Replacement Devices

August 25, 2011

Rottenstein Law Group Heeds Groundswell of Grievances Against Manufacturers of Defective, Dangerous Hip Replacement Devices NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2011 …

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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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Daytime Fatigue: The Cost of Insomnia

August 25, 2011

Living With Insomnia: Get a Good Night’s Sleep Daytime Fatigue: The Cost of Insomnia WebMD Medical Reference Reviewed By Michael …

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Citalopram – From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

August 25, 2011

Citalopram From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Citalopram Systematic (IUPAC) name (RS)-1-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]-1- (4-fluorophenyl)-1,3-dihydroisobenzofuran-5-carbonitrile Clinical data Trade names Celexa AHFS/Drugs.com monograph MedlinePlus …

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Antidepressant Celexa Could Cause Fatal Heart Damage, FDA Says

August 25, 2011

Antidepressant Celexa Could Cause Fatal Heart Damage, FDA Says August 24, 2011 3:02 PM EDT Source: Click here The widely …

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