Recognition for Kenmore Mercy unit Oct 29, 2009
The hospital opened its Knee & Hip Center in 2004, specializing in total knee, partial knee and total hip replacement surgery. HealthGrades analyzes patient outcomes in nearly 40 million Medicare hospitalization records from 5,000 hospitals. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Trinity, Princeton, Brookwood earn high marks for specialties Oct 15, 2009
Brookwood received five-star ratings for its spinal fusion, hip fracture repair, stroke mortality, total hip replacement and total knee replacement services. Princeton Baptist earned the same distinction for its bowel obstruction and chronic obstruction procedures. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
HealthGrades study: 52 percent lower chance of dying at top-rated hospitals Oct 13, 2009
Total Hip Replacement. Total Knee Replacement. (EurekAlert!)
Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Hip Conditions is Focus of New Center Sep 19, 2009
Unfortunately, a young patient with persistent hip pain who is not properly diagnosed and treated may face early arthritis and eventually require a total hip replacement. In young, active adults, hip disease may have previously been diagnosed as a sports hernia or groin pull. (PR Newswire)
Video: RE-LY Trial Met Primary Outcome for Reducing Incidence of Stroke or Systemic Embolism in Non-valvular Atrial Fibrillation Patients Aug 31, 2009
(15) Eriksson BI, et al. "Dabigatran Etexilate Versus Enoxaparin for Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism After Total Hip Replacement: a Randomized, Double-Blind, Non-Inferiority Trial." The Lancet. 2007; 370:949-956. (PR Newswire)
Another View: Devaluing doctors -- and care Aug 21, 2009
Total joint replacement surgery for an arthritic hip and knee is a prime example of the difficulties physicians face and of the implications of health care reform as envisaged by Congress and academic "experts." In 1971 I was paid $1,000 for a total hip replacement. Today, I would be paid approximately $1,600 for the same service. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
FDA Panel Recommends Approval Of Hip Replacement System Aug 19, 2009
Jpuy unit has asked the FDA to approve its device for patients who need a total hip replacement. Depuy's device uses a ceramic-on-metal design, unlike older implants made entirely from metal. (KWTX.com, TX)
Brenham ISD to honor four alumni Aug 16, 2009
A high point in Dr. Fox s professional career surrounded his 1971 visit to the University of Manchester in England where he studied the complex procedure of total hip replacement. In 1986, Dr. Fox retired from his practice. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Health briefs July 29 Jul 30, 2009
JOINT INFO: Fallbrook Hospital will offer a free class on "Joint Replacement Surgery: What to Expect," from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at 624 E. Elder St. for anyone scheduled for a partial or total knee replacement or total hip replacement, or those who may be considering the surgery. Reserve at 760-731-8432. (North County Times)
Philip I. Salib, noted surgeon in Cairo, Boston Jul 23, 2009
In the 1970s, he helped build and design an exhibit illustrating the nuances of the total hip replacement, which had been a recent breakthrough. The exhibit was featured in the Museum of Science in Boston from 1975 to 1993 and is now at New England Baptist Hospital. (Boston Globe)
Infants Should Be Screened For Hip Trouble Jul 18, 2009
3, 2007) A new study examined patients with hip pain to determine their disease progression and to find out how many underwent total hip replacement over the course of several. (Mar. (Science Daily)
Save money - live better Jul 18, 2009
Bill Arthur wrote on Jul 17, 2009 7:02 AM:" You guys missed the point. Yes I like to think back to the old days when things were less complicated but my point was not to close Wal-Mart. I merely thought the giant was taking their attempt to monopolize the consumer market to new lows when they use this Obama health care mandate to try to subdue their competition. They have a very poor record on employee benefits and the health benefits they provide now are bottom of the barrel. Mr. Facts-- I... (Cameron Observer, MO)
HealthGrades study: Top hospitals for women's health/maternity care have lower mortality/morbidity Jun 30, 2009
Women's Health outcomes were separated into several aspects of care: Women's Medicine (heart attack, congestive heart failure, pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and stroke); Women's Cardiovascular Procedures (coronary bypass surgery, peripheral vascular bypass, coronary interventional procedures, resection/replacement of abdominal aortic aneurysm, carotid surgery, and valve replacement); and Women's Bone Health (total knee and total hip replacement surgeries, spinal surgeries,... (EurekAlert!)
Bang the drum for health Jun 26, 2009
Ekins created Drums Alive after fighting her way back into shape following a total hip replacement at age 36. The lifelong athlete and dancer, who has a post-graduate degree in sports medicine, said she was in extensive rehab following surgery. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Sex After Total Joint Replacement Jun 6, 2009
The most common joint replacement procedures total knee replacement, with about 300,000 operations performed each year in the United States, and total hip replacement, performed about 190,000 times, are difficult operations that carry the same risks as any other major surgery. These risks include pain, fatigue and scarring that can last for a good while after the patient comes home from the hospital and none of those things make a person want to jump right back into sexual activity. (Suite101.com)
Treatment Options in Canine Hip Dys... May 14, 2009
total hip replacement ... Surgical Options for Canine Hip Dysplasia: Total Hip Replacement ... The total hip replacement effectively removes the deformed dysplastic hip joint and replaces the joint with a prostetic device. (Suite101.com)
Cementless Hip Implants Are Durable For At Least 20 Years May 4, 2009
ScienceDaily (May 3, 2009) Despite the common perception that total hip replacements last about 10 years, researchers at Rush University Medical Center have found that the devices are extremely durable, even 20 years after surgery ... Over the last two decades, the researchers have been studying the results for 204 total hip replacements performed at Rush in the mid-1980s in a group of 184 patients ranging in age from 20 to 84 years ... "This longitudinal study gives us a wealth of data to use... (Science Daily)
Columnist is mistaken Apr 10, 2009
I owe a great deal of thanks to many people: to the caring members of Emanuel Lutheran Church, where the accident happened; to the Longview Fire Department and the EMTs for their fast response; to Julie in the ER who did a good job in calming my fears; to the staff at St. John s fourth floor surgical wing; to Sue Harris for being my nurse six of the nine days (she is great); to Fred and John, the PTs who helped me to walk again; to Karri and Mandi who monitored my condition for an extended... (Longview Daily News, WA)
(Slideshow) Hip hospital Mar 16, 2009
Medical Center of McKinney s Center for Joint Replacement has earned The Joint Commission s Gold Seal of Approval for health care quality for its Total Hip Replacement and Total Knee Replacement programs. Medical Center of McKinney is the only hospital in Dallas and Collin Counties to receive this certification. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Immune Reaction To Metal Debris Leads To Early Failure Of Joint Implants Mar 12, 2009
(July 26, 2007) Surgeons have performed the first total hip replacement using a joint socket lined with a novel material. An advance over first-generation highly crosslinked polyethylene significantly reduced a. (Science Daily)
Bone Cement Eases Pain of Late-Stage Cancers Mar 11, 2009
"It's the same kind of cement they use for total hip replacement. This is same thing, except they're just taking it to usage outside the spine into other areas.". This study involved 81 patients, aged 36 to 94 and mostly female, who underwent osteoplasty at least once. (MEDLINEplus)
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Philippon has seen athletes as young as 25 who have needed total hip replacement, surgery that would seem more to befit their grandparents. The most insidious part of FAI is that it often manifests as something other than hip pain. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
