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THE CONTROVERSY REGARDING ADVERSE WEAR IN METAL-ON-METAL BEARING
I have used over 3000 metal bearings in primary total hip and hip resurfacing as well as revision surgery. I have revised 2 for adverse wear 7 years...
HIP HEMIRESURFACING: THERE NO LONGER IS ANY ROLE FOR THIS PROCEDURE
It is my opinion that there no longer is any role for this procedure. The FDA does not realize this; they continue to approve implants for...
Abstract: My Three Tips To Start HSR
1. Get adequate exposure a. Use the approach you use for THA b. Visit surgeons and watch their videos c. Place the acetabular component in THR prior...
Abstract: In Favor Of A Cementless Femoral Component
Background: This lecture reviews the advantages and disadvantages of cement vs. cementless (porous) fixation in general and speculates why cement...
Abstract: Minimally Invasive Posterior
Background: Traditionally, a larger more extensive approach has been required for hip surface replacement (HSR) than for standard stemmed total hip...
Abstract: The Uncemented Femoral Component In Hip Surface Replacement
Background: This lecture reviews the 15 year history of modern metal-metal hip surface replacement as it relates to uncemented femoral components....
THE DURABILITY OF HIP RESURFACING
13 years experience. Over 3000 cases. A recent Article in the Lancet medical journal has criticized hip resurfacing arthroplasty (HRA) as less...
CURRENT STATUS OF UNCEMENTED FEMORAL COMPONENTS IN HIP RESURFACING
WHAT IS THE BEST BONE FIXATION TYPE? A Comparison of cement vs. bone ingrowth.Thomas P. Gross, M.D. • At 2 years of follow-up cemented and...
HIP RESURFACING IN WOMEN
the continuing controversy Young women who desire a more functional hip replacement were recently dealt a large blow when the smaller sizes of the...
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