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Elevated Levels of Cobalt and Chromium Found in Offspring of Moms with Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants by Marie L. Patient Expert

Posted Thu 11 Mar 2010 6:48am This is kind of scary considering how "popular" hip plants are getting. Makes you think of other things we just stick in the body (from Newswise) Newswise — Women with metal-on-metal hip implants, where both the ball of the joint and the surface of the socket are made of metal, pass metal ions to their offspring during pregnancy, according Read on »

Cementless hip implants are dura ... by Dr. Rubens D. Medical Doctor

Posted Sun 03 May 2009 10:38pm Cementless hip implants are durable for at least 20 years Despite the common perception that total hip replacements last about 10 years, researchers at Rush University.... These components, which fit into the cup-shaped hip socket, or acetabulum, were among the first implants designed with a porous structure to allow bone to grow into the surface in the hopes Read on »

Hip Implant Team at Duke? IMHO avoid Dr Michael Bolognesi by jodigirl Patient Expert

Posted Sun 05 Dec 2010 7:54pm

1 Comment only concern was that I too had metal hardware and I encouraged those who had DePuy Hip Implant Recall issues or other hip recalls (such as Zimmer). I encourage attorneys.... And those financial interests undoubtedly outweigh the medical and health interests of the DePuy Hip Implant victims. Ask questions: Dr Michael Bolognesi has proven himself Read on »

Why do I still have hip pain after my implant? by Carol Grant Posted Wed 22 Dec 2010 8:32am As a Chiropractor, I frequently see patients who have had hip implants and continue to have hip pain. I was approached by a group that is attempting to spread information... failure rates and complications. The hip implants, known as the DePuy ASR XL Acetabular System total hip replacement and the ASR Hip Resurfacing System have been the source of new Read on »

US Hip and Knee Implants: Strategic Market Analysis and Insight to 2015- Aarkstore.com by Aarkstore Posted Wed 19 May 2010 3:04am The “US Hip and Knee Implants: Strategic Market Analysis and Insight to 2015” report is an essential source of data and analysis on the US hip and knee implants market with complete coverage by categories. This medical device report on hip and knee implants provides market landscape, competitive landscape and market trends information on six market Read on »

FDA Wants Data on Older Medical Devices – Hip joints, dental implants and spinal surgery screws by Medical Quack Patient Expert

Posted Sun 12 Apr 2009 11:51pm without agency approval to remain on sale without a thorough evaluation. The devices include metal hip joints, dental implants and screws used for spinal surgery, an FDA notice Read on »

DePuy ASR Implant Patient Discusses Her Surgeries with the ASR Hip Replacements by Medical Quack Patient Expert

Posted Wed 01 Dec 2010 10:32pm Here’s a report on a patient that is looking at her 4th hip implant and a bit of history on the investigation as far as to how the implant was approved and if the failures... failure. A Johnson & Johnson subsidiary has recalled a metal hip implant used by thousands of younger patients after complaints of severe pain and system failure Read on »

Nasal Implants: Is an I-shaped implant better than an L-shaped implant? by Dr. Jason Litner, Dr. Peyman Solieman Medical Doctor

Posted Wed 11 Mar 2009 3:17pm How about neither? We are often asked about nasal implants. These are primarily used for East Asians, African Americans, and others seeking a stronger, higher nasal bridge and a more refined tip. They are also sometimes recommended for patients whose bridge has been lowered too much during previous surgery. Implants can be of various materials Read on »

Dental Implants An Investment For Life | Dental Implants … by Dr. Syed L. Doctor of Dentistry

Posted Fri 01 Jan 2010 5:24am The orthopedic surgeons development of hip, knee and hand implants has prompted the proper development of dental implants; an entire new world for Dentistry . See original here: Dental Implants An Investment For Life | Dental Implants … Read on »

Dental implants: what it is and the qualities of an implant … by Dr. Syed L. Doctor of Dentistry

Posted Sun 27 Sep 2009 10:03pm The implant surgeons suggest some time for the healing of that portion and people who undergo dental implant surgery should strictly follow the guidelines given by them. The best part of undergoing implant treatment is that the .. More here: Dental implants: what it is and the qualities of an implant … Read on »