by Thomas P. Gross, MD | Dec 19, 2022 | Articles
Introduction Metal-on-metal bearings in total hip replacement have experienced a resurgence of popularity in recent times. This is due mainly to a significant number of long-term clinical studies highlighting the remarkably low wear rates of metal-on-metal bearings...
by Thomas P. Gross, MD | Dec 18, 2022 | Articles
This is a complex issue that defies simple explanation in non-technical terms. The bottom line is that patients with hip resurfacing should not worry about this. They should keep their regular follow-up appointments with their surgeons to monitor their implant every...
by Thomas P. Gross, MD | Dec 17, 2022 | Articles
Dr. Gross has now performed over 2500 Hip Surface Replacement (HSR) procedures over the last 12 years. Most failures occur during the first 6 months of the healing period. However, there is a slow rate of failure that occurs over time. Therefore the overall failure...
by Thomas P. Gross, MD | Dec 16, 2022 | Articles
Pain in or around the lumbar spine is a common problem suffered by most people at some point in their life. Most episodes will pass with time and a few simple measures. If these conservative measures fail after one to two months trial, or if the problems become...
