Guest guest Posted September 1, 2001 Report Share Posted September 1, 2001 > I thought you already had two implants? Two Conserve Plus implants? > But you say you are getting a Corin device implanted soon? The part about Corin was a quote from the person to whom I was replying. I have two Conserve+ and I'm not having any surgery in the foreseeable future. - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2001 Report Share Posted September 1, 2001 With reference to a comment you made concerning plasma spray titanium particle coatings (ie: that of the Corin Medical UK Resurfacing) I have seen the video that you refer to and the section that deals with plasma spray titanium concerns work done; not by Mr McMinn; but by Von Knoch M, Ref: Incedence of late bead shedding from uncemented porous cups. Clin Orthop 1997; 42: pgs 99-106. Are you suggesting that this gentlemans work is out of date or irrelavent? Orthopeadics is based on many years of research and experience both in laboratories, theatres and outpatient departments. The new generation of metal/metal devices relies heavily (and rightly so) on the old generation of McKee, Ring and many others. I would not be so quick to dismiss or believe, search out the truth for yourself and when researching I suggest you pay more attention to the details, they count alot. Kiz > > > One more: is it currently impossible to get the Conserve+? > > > > I believe that Dr. Mont is using the Conserve+. Based on the recent > > references to him, I assume he must have some. Dr. Kennedy in Florida > > is supposed to have some also. > > Last I heard there was going to be an application to the FDA for > " continued access " in the September timeframe. Approval was > expected. I dunno if that means an unlimited number or xx at a > time. The surgeons should be able to tell you more. > > > > > > I've seen no evidence that the coating on the Corin device is " bad " > > other than a reference to a dated McMinn video. I'm having one put in > > the week after Labor Day. > > > > I suspect we'll find the differences among the 3 devices are > really small. Although the BHR cast ingrowth area sounds better on > paper, the sintering is used a lot for many other successful devices. > > The wear rates are mostly dependent on the tolerances between > the components, and the manufacturers seem mum about the actual > values of those. > > - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2001 Report Share Posted September 1, 2001 OK First thing first, first Corin Medical UK: Manufacture: Cormet 2000. History(brief): They did at one time (1994-96) manufacture and sell the first resurfacing device that Mr McMinn (UK, Surgeon) invented: " The McMinn Resurfacing " . Some time in 1996-97 the license that they had to produce this resurfacing device was withdrawn, because of problems reported by patients with their resurfacings. This seems to have been due to a lack of tight controls in their production methods resulting in a number of defective implants. In 1997-98 Corin Medical produced another resurfacing: Cormet 2000 without the help of Mr McMinn. This device has nothing to do with Mr McMinn nor does Corin Medical have anything to do with the BHR. Midland Medical Technologies: Manufacture: (BHR) Birmingham Hip Resurfacing. History(brief): In 1997 MMT starting selling Mr McMinn's next generation of Hip Resurfacing the BHR, which one would think would be an improvement and progression of his earlier device. Cost: It is actually cheaper to fly to England business class, have ones surgery, spend a weeks holiday and fly back to the states business class than stay in the states and have ones surgery. Kiz > Dear All, > > I have finally worked my way through many of the 3,100+ postings on > this site. (patting myself on the back). It is still hard for me to > keep track of many of the key people who have been on the site a long > time--Richie surely is one people don't forget--but I'm trying. I'm > impressed at what a " family " this place seems to be compared with > other groups. Pearlz, Cate, everyone...and every time I post > something naive, people do respond. So, what an amazing group. > > My question, posed as best as it can be from a newbie whose eyes are > bugging out after reading literally thousands of posts: > > The implants... > > as we all know, it SOUNDS like the current BHR is the best implant. > the Conserve+ has a sintered surface which may or may not be a > problem, and is not cast, which may or may not be a problem. The > Cormet 2000 (is that trial up and running yet??) has sprayed on > titanium which does sound rather iffy to me, layperson that I am. > > My question. Why has the BHR not been marketed here or used in FDA > trials here? I don't quite get it. Why is Corin, who makes the BHR, > making a different device for us (the Cormet2000)? > > Another question. What are your feelings about all these different > devices, and is it really the best thing to go to the UK to get the > BHR done, or stay here? I'd hate to have to max out my credit card or > refinance my house to do this, though. Sigh. > > One more: is it currently impossible to get the Conserve+? I feel bad > that I found out about resurfacing too late to pursue it earlier in > the FDA trial. > > I hope my questions are not too off the point or old news or of the > beating a dead horse variety. Forgive me, if so. > > Of course I plan to ask Dr. Mont all this when I see him on OCTOBER > 3!!! I am nervous and am having a hard time waiting... > > Bye for now > > Guenevere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2001 Report Share Posted September 1, 2001 Kiz Welcome to SH. Have you had resurfacing, about to have it or have you had THR?? You sound slightly aggitated ... are you in pain? If you are we all understand and know that surgery will alleviate this. We try on this board not to be aggressive if we can help it. Sorry if I misinterpreted (sp?) your message Arlene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2001 Report Share Posted September 1, 2001 > I have seen the video that you refer to and the section that deals > with plasma spray titanium concerns work done; not by Mr McMinn; but > by Von Knoch M, Ref: Incedence of late bead shedding from uncemented > porous cups. Clin Orthop 1997; 42: pgs 99-106. > > Are you suggesting that this gentlemans work is out of date or > irrelavent? > > Orthopeadics is based on many years of research and experience both > in laboratories, theatres and outpatient departments. The new > generation of metal/metal devices relies heavily (and rightly so) on > the old generation of McKee, Ring and many others. > > I would not be so quick to dismiss or believe, search out the truth > for yourself and when researching I suggest you pay more attention to > the details, they count alot. > > Kiz > > The comment about the McMinn video is mine and is 2nd hand from this site. I was referring to the loose particles in the box, not a study. I appologise for passing on 2nd hand info. that is not precise. Do you have a copy of the study you're referring to? I'd like to see it. Dan H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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