News tagged with hip resurfacing

Excessive sporting activity may impair long-term success of hip resurfacing

In hip resurfacing the femoral ball in the hip joint is not removed, but instead is trimmed and capped with a smooth metal covering. Young and active patients with arthritis often choose hip resurfacing over total hip replacement ...

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created Feb 08, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

You have your MoM's ions

Hip replacement patients with metal-on-metal (MoM) implants (both the socket and hip ball are metal) pass metal ions to their infants during pregnancy, according to a new study presented today at the 2010 Annual Meeting of ...

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created Mar 09, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0




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Lubricant in metal-on-metal hip implants found to be graphite, not proteins

A team of engineers and physicians have made a surprising discovery that offers a target for designing new materials for hip implants that are less susceptible to the joint's normal wear and tear.

Chemistry / Materials Science

created Dec 22, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 4 | with audio podcast

Hip resurfacing is not for everyone

Hip resurfacing is often seen as a modern alternative to the more conventional total hip replacement, but new data from a study led by Rush University Medical Center suggest that a patient's age and gender are key to the ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases

created Nov 03, 2008 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

How often do hip and knee replacements need revision?

A comprehensive study using nationwide data on hip and knee replacements in England has found that one in seventy-five patients require a revision of their joint replacement after three years. Although this compares favourably ...

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created Sep 02, 2008 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0

New training method for hip surgery

Delegates at the British Society for Computer Aided Orthopaedic Surgery Conference will hear that results from a pilot study saw graduates 95 per cent more confident using this robotic technique than when using conventional ...

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created Feb 07, 2008 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0


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