Hip Resurfacing News

Smith & Nephew First Quarter 2012 Results

nospam@example.com (Patricia Walter) — Fri, 04 May 2012 08:07:51 -0700

Smith & Nephew First Quarter 2012 Results

3 May 2012

...Revenue from our global Hip Implant franchise was down -2%. This was largely a result of continuing headwinds in the metal-on-metal total hip replacement sector. Sales of our BIRMINGHAM HIP^{◊ Resurfacing System ("BHR") continued to suffer from association, despite its strong track record demonstrated by many independent sources of data which have proved its performance over more than ten years. In traditional total hip implants we generated strong double-digit growth in revenue from products featuring our VERILAST bearing technology. We also launched the POLARCUP◊ Dual Mobility Hip System in the US. This is a proven solution for patients susceptible to dislocation and needing enhanced stability...}

Joe Salem Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Su 2012

nospam@example.com (Patricia Walter) — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:57:31 -0700

Just wanted to report that I had a RBHR by Dr. Su of Hospital For Special Surgery on April 20,2012. I was extremely apprehensive in the days leading up to the operation, or just plain scared. My day started at 3:30am on a ride from CT to NYC. When I arrived I checked in and was checked and re-checked as to why I was there. The nerves came to a head about an hour before the procedure until Dr. Su came in and confidently asked if I had questions and told me HE was all ready (glad one of us was) but this put me at ease and I was finally all in.

After Dr. Su left my anesthesiologist came in and was just great with me, walked me through what he was going to do etc. As I entered the OR I was again nervous but was out within 2 minutes if not less. I do not remember anything about the OR after that.

I woke up in recovery feeling no pain. None! Still couldn't feel my legs for about 40 minutes but then they came back. During that time the nurse inserted the Foley catheter which I did not feel going in. They took me to the ward in about 2 hours when a room opened, and what an amazing view of Roosevelt Island and the East river. Awesome view!
No complaints about any staff, in fact they were wonderful except one nurses aid (whom I won't mention). The pain was never bad for me and I was off pain meds the next morning and took 2 pills that day and then nothing except regular Tylenol until Tuesday and then nothing.

That is one thing I'd like to stress to the people who are apprehensive about getting this done......it truly was no big deal as far as the operation and the pain. I made a mountain out of a molehill in my head. I was released after my second try doing the pt walk. The first time I was dizzy, Saturday morning after the last pain meds. I stayed until Sunday because of that dizziness due to pain meds.

At home the Pt has gone great so far. Today is exactly one week post op and I'm walking my driveway and my stairs regularly. I still have some quad weakness and my abductors and adducters need more work but I feel great and couldn't be happier with the outcome. If anyone has any questions or wants more detail about HSS, Dr. Su or the operation itself, don't hesitate to contact me. For any nervous Nellie's like me......take it easy...isn't as bad as you think!

Joe Salem
RBHR Dr. Su HSS. April 20,2012

Bill's 3 1/2 year Hip Resurfacing Update

nospam@example.com (Patricia Walter) — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:18:26 -0700

April 17, 2012

3 1/2 Year Update

Just wanted to give you all an update on how it's going at a little past 3-1/2 years. Here's a quick recap for some of you newer guys and girls. Sept 08 got rt hip resurfaced, was having a slow recovery and at 6 months they (Kaiser) wanted to revise to a thr due to a steep cup angle. Several other doctors said it's not that steep and to just leave it and keep an eye on the ions. 2-1/2 years out I was having some swelling and after extracting some milky sinovial fluid they wanted to revise again. 2nd and 3rd opinions said that milky fluid is a sign of inflammation that could be caused from over-use, and if it was failing the fluid would be almost black, take it easy for awhile and wait it out, so I did.

The last 6 months or so it has been good ! It still will get a little swollen and sore from time to time but I am a happy camper .
Continue reading "Bill's 3 1/2 year Hip Resurfacing Update"

Dan Molthen Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Lambert

nospam@example.com (Patricia Walter) — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:49:20 -0700

I'm 52 and had my left hip resurfaced Feb. 16, 2012 at Portsmouth Naval Hospital, Norfolk, VA by Dr. Lambert. I have my six week check up next week.

I was off pain pills and walking with a walker the morning after my surgery. I can walk around the block without a cane but still use it sometimes.

I plan on getting the right hip done in a few months. I have been unable to run for the past fifteen years and plan to take it up again when the hips heal up. I also plan to resume wakeboarding if my new hips let me. Thanks for the great website. My Doctor turned me on to surface hippy.

Dan Molthen
Camden, NC

Boomer RBHR Dr. Rector Nov. 30, 2011

nospam@example.com (Patricia Walter) — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:02:38 -0700

I am a 57 year old sports junkie living in Denver who managed to wear out both hips during a lifetime of joyous activity. No regrets, it was a blast. Visited with Dr. Rector in Boulder recently, who confirmed I need bilateral resurfacing. However, since I still enjoy riding my bike and can walk and sleep without too much pain, he advised me to come back in year for another set of x-rays and a consultation. So I ride my bike, do some light weight lifting three days a week, and see a chiropractor who helps stretch my lower body to enable me to keep as much range of motion as possible.

I have found the input provided on this website to be extremely helpful, both for informational purposes, and for the psychological support it provided as I worked my way through this issue. I would love to hear from you Hippies in Denver, and especially patients of Dr. Rector as I wait for the right time to get my new hips.

Continue reading "Boomer RBHR Dr. Rector Nov. 30, 2011"

Walter Bussart 3 1/2 Year Update Dr. Su

nospam@example.com (Patricia Walter) — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 08:18:47 -0700

Bilateral Hip Resurfacing Sept. 19, 2008 Dr. Su

3 1/2 Year Update on March 3, 2012

I am 3 1/2 years post bilateral HR by Dr. Su. The result has been remarkably good. Mine are Birmingham Hip Resurfacing BHR metal/metal.

I do anything I want to do with no problems. Blood tests for metal ions have been very low. Both hips were done in the same operation and I would recommend that if you need both. It is a little clostrophobic for a few days but much better than anticipating the next surgery.

The most important "tip" I would give a prospective patient is "do what they tell you to do pre- & post operatively" . Sometimes it seems petty and useless, but I think this made the difference in my recovery. Particularly, the PT after.

Most importantly, get a great surgeon like Edwin Su.

Walter Bussart

Clive Dreyer RBHR Mr. Hugh Blackley May 2011

nospam@example.com (Patricia Walter) — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 08:10:42 -0700

One Year Post Op May 2012

My hip feels great and continues to improve week by week. ROM, strength all continue to increase and in short I don’t think I have felt so well for years.

I'm thoroughly enjoying my sports again and am in training for my second degree black belt at the end of the year. My techniques and kicks are better than they ever were. Don’t worry I’m being sensible but its hard not to be ambitious when you feel as well as I do.

Still appreciating the other benefits – restful sleep, no back pain, getting out of the car without having to painfully unfold my body. Had a fabulous volleyball game with my family at our crib in Naseby last weekend – first time in years that NOTHING hurt during or after. It truly means a lot to me.

Mark Nelson Bilateral Hip Resurfacing Dr. Bose 2010

nospam@example.com (Patricia Walter) — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 07:55:52 -0700

I'm 51 and have bilateral from Dr. . Bose 2010 and 2011.

These are some notes that might help anyone going into the hip repair project. Story starts in 1999, after doing a gym competition, which involved spinning at 150+ RPM for about 7 minutse; to win a track suit (never collected) my hips became very stiff. Ignoring this for a year, did a long triathlon in Japan, with a marathon at the end – reasonable runtime but sore in bad way.

After this, went to the doctor, assuming I’d pulled some muscles, the x-ray identified primary osteoarthritis in both hips. At 40, this was not good news. The spinning did not cause the problem, but revealed it. The pain on the left increased to the level of interrupting sleep. After some research, I flew to L.A. Dr. Klapper did an arthroscopy on the left. This guy also co-wrote a book “Heal Your Hips”. It describes many useful exercises, and worth reading, especially in the strengthening stage after the operation, although that’s not the book’s intention. Studies seem to show when done in appropriate circumstances, arthroscopies can keep the joint going up to 10 years.

Continue reading "Mark Nelson Bilateral Hip Resurfacing Dr. Bose 2010"

Jonathan 8 months Post Op Dr. Bose

nospam@example.com (Patricia Walter) — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 06:49:52 -0700

BHR with Dr Bose continued – 8 months on

Well its now April 2012, and 8 months have passed since my operation with Dr Bose.

I feel it’s time for an update, especially for those considering a hip resurfacing.

I am 49 years old and not a day goes by that I am not grateful for having done the operation.

It has been one of the best things I have ever done in my life and I appreciate the skills and assistance I received from the people involved in getting me back on my feet.

Today I can do everything. Run, ride, swim and exercise as much as I want and WITH NO PAIN. I can walk around the mall with my family and not be in pain for 2 days following.

No pain killers. Just getting on with life.

Anyway.. After my 7 days at the hospital I boldly took a 14hr train ride to the West coast of India. Karola was waiting for me. I figured I would be sitting or lying down on the train so why not? With my 2 walking sticks and small back pack. I managed to get around on busses and rickshaws. I didn’t have any particular place in mind but after speaking to the information desk at the train station I decided on Kovalam followed by Kochin. I can recommend both places for recuperation. Walking on the boardwalk along the beach was just what the doctor ordered. Fresh grilled fish at night and walking around all day was a great way to recover.

I keep up the exercises I was shown in the hospital and managed to move over to one walking stick by day 8. I always listened to my body and decided to return to 2 sticks on day 10 as I seemed to be pushing things too fast. It turned out to be a good idea as by day 12, I was much stronger and easily managed things back on one stick again.

I found the best form of exercise was the walking so I kept it up. Unfortunately my incision was slow to repair and the top 2 cm of the incision was still weeping blood and was slightly darker than the rest of the wound. So I sent the pictures via email to Dr Bose and he recommended as a precaution to get some anti biotic and continue changing the bandages. By day 18 all seemed to be better and the bleeding stopped.

After 3 weeks in India I flew home via Chennai and went back to the hospital for my final checkup.

It was 2.5 weeks after the operation that I stopped using the crutches and was walking (with a slight limp). If I was tired, I would go back to a single stick for that extra support throughout the day.

Back home I continued my stretching at least 3 times a day and every day showed improvement. I took every opportunity to climb stairs and focused on trying to reduce my limp.
I devoted special attention to my left foot, which curled inwards slightly when I walked. Even today, it tends to turn inwards slightly every once in a while when I walk and run.

Over the months I slacked off a bit and stopped doing my stretching and I feel if I had continued my daily workout, my repair time would have been quicker, but that’s life. Even after 8 months I have to stretch otherwise things seems stiff, but that is part of my regular exercise regime. I find riding a great way of stretching, and after an hour or two of riding I feel fantastic.

I still have my scar, but I put vitamin E cream on it and hope that it will fade over time.

Life is gr8 and just the simple task of putting on socks and shoes makes my day.

I am grateful.

Jonathan

No greater cancer risk for patients with metal-on-metal hip implants

nospam@example.com (Patricia Walter) — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 08:03:13 -0700

No greater cancer risk for patients with metal-on-metal hip implants, study says

April 4, 2012

Patients with metal-on-metal implants stand no more chance of developing cancer 7 years after hip replacement than the general population, according to findings of a study commissioned by the National Joint Registry of England and Wales and Hospital Episode Statistics..

The researchers collected data on patient age and gender, and assessed general health at the time of surgery using diagnostic codes recorded at the time of injury, American Society of Anesthesiologists grade and admissions to the hospital in the previous 5 years...

...According to the release, the investigators discovered a 60-year-old man in moderate health with a MoM stemmed hip replacement would have a 6.2% chance of being diagnosed with cancer 5 years postoperatively compared to a 6.7% chance if other bearing surfaces were used. Women aged 60 years with MoM stemmed hip replacements showed a 4% chance of developing cancer during the same time period compared to a 4.4% chance if they had other bearing surfaces. The investigators also found that cancer rates were lower than predicted for both hip replacement patients and the general population.

The study authors hope clinicians can use the information to inform patients that cancer risks are low for MoM hips...

References:

Smith AJ, Dieppe P, Porter M, Blom AW. Risk of cancer in first seven years after metal-on-metal hip replacement compared with other bearings and general population: Linkage study between the National Joint Registry of England and Wales and hospital episode statistics. BMJ 2012; 344 doi:10.1136/bmj.e2383. (Published 3 April 2012.)
www.bmj.com

Read Complete Study Here