Guest guest Posted December 20, 2002 Report Share Posted December 20, 2002 > My wife is about to undergo a THR this afternoon after the failure of her BHP last weekend. The BHR was carried out three weeks previously and everything was going so well. There seems no explanation for the failure at present since she had no fall and had been very careful with her angles etc. She is obviously bitterly disappointed. Denis, Sorry to hear your wife's disappointing news. Don't apologise to us - we need to know the bad news as well as the good. Do you know in which way it failed, did the femoral neck fracture or one of the components come loose? I hope the THR goes well. Regards, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2002 Report Share Posted December 20, 2002 > My wife is about to undergo a THR this afternoon after the failure of her BHP last weekend. The BHR was carried out three weeks previously and everything was going so well. There seems no explanation for the failure at present since she had no fall and had been very careful with her angles etc. She is obviously bitterly disappointed. Denis, Sorry to hear your wife's disappointing news. Don't apologise to us - we need to know the bad news as well as the good. Do you know in which way it failed, did the femoral neck fracture or one of the components come loose? I hope the THR goes well. Regards, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2002 Report Share Posted December 20, 2002 > My wife is about to undergo a THR this afternoon after the failure of her BHP last weekend. The BHR was carried out three weeks previously and everything was going so well. There seems no explanation for the failure at present since she had no fall and had been very careful with her angles etc. She is obviously bitterly disappointed. Denis, Sorry to hear your wife's disappointing news. Don't apologise to us - we need to know the bad news as well as the good. Do you know in which way it failed, did the femoral neck fracture or one of the components come loose? I hope the THR goes well. Regards, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2002 Report Share Posted December 20, 2002 > My wife is about to undergo a THR this afternoon after the failure of her BHP last weekend. The BHR was carried out three weeks previously and everything was going so well. There seems no explanation for the failure at present since she had no fall and had been very careful with her angles etc. She is obviously bitterly disappointed. Denis, Sorry to hear your wife's disappointing news. Don't apologise to us - we need to know the bad news as well as the good. Do you know in which way it failed, did the femoral neck fracture or one of the components come loose? I hope the THR goes well. Regards, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2002 Report Share Posted December 20, 2002 > My wife is about to undergo a THR this afternoon after the failure of her BHP last weekend. The BHR was carried out three weeks previously and everything was going so well. There seems no explanation for the failure at present since she had no fall and had been very careful with her angles etc. She is obviously bitterly disappointed. Denis, Sorry to hear your wife's disappointing news. Don't apologise to us - we need to know the bad news as well as the good. Do you know in which way it failed, did the femoral neck fracture or one of the components come loose? I hope the THR goes well. Regards, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2002 Report Share Posted December 20, 2002 Thanks for the post, Denis - we will keep your wife in our prayers. There were never any guarantees given with the resufacing device - it's a wonderful development and most of us are fortunate to have had great success; but we need to see that sometimes, things don't work out. As for a response to how long will a resurf last?? Assuming no surprises (see above paragraph) - I INTEND to wear mine out in about 20-30 years LOL!!! Having waaay too much fun...... but hopefully by then something else will have come along to fix our ailing joints??? Best wishes! Deb C+ 5-2-02 > > >Do you all feel that your BHR should last just as long as a THR or do > >you see it more of a way to buy time before having a THR? There is no > >right or wrong answer here. Just would like your input. > > > >Diane, > > > I went for the Conserve Plus (A BHR is actually a brand name for a > metal/metal resurfacing device) with the hope that they will last me a > lifetime. I did not go into this as buying time, but as solving the > problem. Hopefully if for some reason down the road I would have to have a > revision, I would be able to get another C+. I'm praying I never have to > convert to THR. > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2002 Report Share Posted December 20, 2002 > Hi, > A THR is metal on plastic. A BHR is metal on metal. The BHR joint has a longer mechanical life because the two surfaces are hard wearing. As I understand it, it is more than just the metal being harder wearing. 1) when you rub metal it gets smoother, whereas plastic gets rougher. 2) because of the plastic debris problems, metal / plastic THRs are made smaller than a natural femur (or a resurfacing). The ultra-smooth metal surface allied with the larger diameter femur appears to allow the surfaces to " aquaplane " on synovial fluid. This might reduce wear to negligible levels. Seems believable to me. See http://www.midmedtec.co.uk/tribology.htm Let's hope Vale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2002 Report Share Posted December 20, 2002 > Hi, > A THR is metal on plastic. A BHR is metal on metal. The BHR joint has a longer mechanical life because the two surfaces are hard wearing. As I understand it, it is more than just the metal being harder wearing. 1) when you rub metal it gets smoother, whereas plastic gets rougher. 2) because of the plastic debris problems, metal / plastic THRs are made smaller than a natural femur (or a resurfacing). The ultra-smooth metal surface allied with the larger diameter femur appears to allow the surfaces to " aquaplane " on synovial fluid. This might reduce wear to negligible levels. Seems believable to me. See http://www.midmedtec.co.uk/tribology.htm Let's hope Vale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2002 Report Share Posted December 20, 2002 > Hi, > A THR is metal on plastic. A BHR is metal on metal. The BHR joint has a longer mechanical life because the two surfaces are hard wearing. As I understand it, it is more than just the metal being harder wearing. 1) when you rub metal it gets smoother, whereas plastic gets rougher. 2) because of the plastic debris problems, metal / plastic THRs are made smaller than a natural femur (or a resurfacing). The ultra-smooth metal surface allied with the larger diameter femur appears to allow the surfaces to " aquaplane " on synovial fluid. This might reduce wear to negligible levels. Seems believable to me. See http://www.midmedtec.co.uk/tribology.htm Let's hope Vale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2002 Report Share Posted December 20, 2002 In a message dated 12/20/2002 4:40:15 PM Pacific Standard Time, jlmoulton@... writes: > Amen Boxy!! > Everything you said is VERY true. The OS's I have talked to (since > I've been back in the states) about my BHR acted embarrassed or > irritated. One doctor couldn't get my x-rays down off the wall fast > enough because some excited young interns saw them and began were > asking questions. I overheard him say, " Oh, resurfacing has been > around a long time, (and then very quietly) but the final results > are not good...not like with the proven THR! " Then he said, " I think > this woman went to Sweden to have this done, you know that the FDA > would never approve of this procedure! " (Sweden?!?!?) I felt like I > had had an illegal abortion! > Just for the record, the ONLY reason I consulted an OS here is to > get Physical Therapy/Sports Rehab and have my insurance (idiots!) > pay for it. I think they ought to pay for SOMETHING Couldn't help jumping in here. I had my BHR in Oct. 2001 and prior to that, reviewed the procedure with local OS's in the San Francisco Bay Area. The first one I went to had the same reaction as the one above, and then went on to talk about the problems he had with his THR's, like dislocation, septisemia and loosening. After hearing that, I asked an MD friend for a referral to an OS with an open mind. Fortunately I got one and although the second OS wouldn't dream of doing resurfacing himself, had at least heard about the McMinn Treacy team and respected them greatly. When I went to get my x-rays to take with me to Birmingham for my one year checkup with Mr. Treacy (I was going to Oxford anyway for a karate seminar), the second OS brought one of the orthopedic fellows in and said " Will you look at this guy! Check out these x-rays " They then marveled at how I put my shoes and socks on and my range of motion with lots of " oohs " and " aahs " . Unfortunately (or fortunately) I'm ready for a BHR on the other side now, and am really looking forward to getting bilateral range of motion back so that I can kick people in the head again. Other people might have less grandiose goals but I wouldn't mind going back to the first (skeptical) OS to demonstrate a roundhouse kick to the head a few months after I have the second one done - no contact of course but I'd love to see the surprised look on his face. Des Tuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2002 Report Share Posted December 20, 2002 In a message dated 12/20/2002 4:40:15 PM Pacific Standard Time, jlmoulton@... writes: > Amen Boxy!! > Everything you said is VERY true. The OS's I have talked to (since > I've been back in the states) about my BHR acted embarrassed or > irritated. One doctor couldn't get my x-rays down off the wall fast > enough because some excited young interns saw them and began were > asking questions. I overheard him say, " Oh, resurfacing has been > around a long time, (and then very quietly) but the final results > are not good...not like with the proven THR! " Then he said, " I think > this woman went to Sweden to have this done, you know that the FDA > would never approve of this procedure! " (Sweden?!?!?) I felt like I > had had an illegal abortion! > Just for the record, the ONLY reason I consulted an OS here is to > get Physical Therapy/Sports Rehab and have my insurance (idiots!) > pay for it. I think they ought to pay for SOMETHING Couldn't help jumping in here. I had my BHR in Oct. 2001 and prior to that, reviewed the procedure with local OS's in the San Francisco Bay Area. The first one I went to had the same reaction as the one above, and then went on to talk about the problems he had with his THR's, like dislocation, septisemia and loosening. After hearing that, I asked an MD friend for a referral to an OS with an open mind. Fortunately I got one and although the second OS wouldn't dream of doing resurfacing himself, had at least heard about the McMinn Treacy team and respected them greatly. When I went to get my x-rays to take with me to Birmingham for my one year checkup with Mr. Treacy (I was going to Oxford anyway for a karate seminar), the second OS brought one of the orthopedic fellows in and said " Will you look at this guy! Check out these x-rays " They then marveled at how I put my shoes and socks on and my range of motion with lots of " oohs " and " aahs " . Unfortunately (or fortunately) I'm ready for a BHR on the other side now, and am really looking forward to getting bilateral range of motion back so that I can kick people in the head again. Other people might have less grandiose goals but I wouldn't mind going back to the first (skeptical) OS to demonstrate a roundhouse kick to the head a few months after I have the second one done - no contact of course but I'd love to see the surprised look on his face. Des Tuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2002 Report Share Posted December 20, 2002 This is not entirely accurate. A THR (Total Hip Replacement) can be Metal-on-Metal. The significant difference is that in a THR the surgeon cuts off the top of the femur and hollows it out to accept the prosthesis which extends down into the newly hollowed out shaft of the femur. I have an acquaintance who has recently received a MOM THR. Biomet, for example, has an FDA approved MOM THR prosthesis. In resurfacing (of which the Birmingham, thus BHR or Birmingham Hip Replacement, is one model) the top of the femur is reshaped to accept a new " ball " which is placed over the remaining portion of the original ball. The femur is not cut off and hollowed out so significantly more bone is preserved. In addition to being less invasive, it also preserves that bone for use in the future in case the resurfacing fails and you then need to have a THR (this is called " revision " surgery). As you can imagine, once the top of the femur is cut off, the options for additional surgery are reduced because there is less material to work with. 's web site (http://www.activejoints.com/) has some links to several sites with more information including diagrams and drawings. The wear issue is a real unknown. Some people have gotten over 20 years out of the THR with the plastic liner. Others get only a few years (less than 5). It does seem that the plastic debris may be a contributing factor to loosening of the implanted prosthesis. This is apparently due to the body " attacking " the plastic debris particles and this reaction may also damage the bone surrounding the prosthesis. <twyko64@y...> wrote: > Hi, > A THR is metal on plastic. A BHR is metal on metal. The BHR joint has a longer mechanical life because the two surfaces are hard wearing. My understanding is that in a THR the metal ball wears away the plasic socket making the joint looser. Also the plastic fragments decrease the joint's efficiency and, in an active patient, it wears out in 12-15 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2002 Report Share Posted December 20, 2002 This is not entirely accurate. A THR (Total Hip Replacement) can be Metal-on-Metal. The significant difference is that in a THR the surgeon cuts off the top of the femur and hollows it out to accept the prosthesis which extends down into the newly hollowed out shaft of the femur. I have an acquaintance who has recently received a MOM THR. Biomet, for example, has an FDA approved MOM THR prosthesis. In resurfacing (of which the Birmingham, thus BHR or Birmingham Hip Replacement, is one model) the top of the femur is reshaped to accept a new " ball " which is placed over the remaining portion of the original ball. The femur is not cut off and hollowed out so significantly more bone is preserved. In addition to being less invasive, it also preserves that bone for use in the future in case the resurfacing fails and you then need to have a THR (this is called " revision " surgery). As you can imagine, once the top of the femur is cut off, the options for additional surgery are reduced because there is less material to work with. 's web site (http://www.activejoints.com/) has some links to several sites with more information including diagrams and drawings. The wear issue is a real unknown. Some people have gotten over 20 years out of the THR with the plastic liner. Others get only a few years (less than 5). It does seem that the plastic debris may be a contributing factor to loosening of the implanted prosthesis. This is apparently due to the body " attacking " the plastic debris particles and this reaction may also damage the bone surrounding the prosthesis. <twyko64@y...> wrote: > Hi, > A THR is metal on plastic. A BHR is metal on metal. The BHR joint has a longer mechanical life because the two surfaces are hard wearing. My understanding is that in a THR the metal ball wears away the plasic socket making the joint looser. Also the plastic fragments decrease the joint's efficiency and, in an active patient, it wears out in 12-15 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2002 Report Share Posted December 20, 2002 This is not entirely accurate. A THR (Total Hip Replacement) can be Metal-on-Metal. The significant difference is that in a THR the surgeon cuts off the top of the femur and hollows it out to accept the prosthesis which extends down into the newly hollowed out shaft of the femur. I have an acquaintance who has recently received a MOM THR. Biomet, for example, has an FDA approved MOM THR prosthesis. In resurfacing (of which the Birmingham, thus BHR or Birmingham Hip Replacement, is one model) the top of the femur is reshaped to accept a new " ball " which is placed over the remaining portion of the original ball. The femur is not cut off and hollowed out so significantly more bone is preserved. In addition to being less invasive, it also preserves that bone for use in the future in case the resurfacing fails and you then need to have a THR (this is called " revision " surgery). As you can imagine, once the top of the femur is cut off, the options for additional surgery are reduced because there is less material to work with. 's web site (http://www.activejoints.com/) has some links to several sites with more information including diagrams and drawings. The wear issue is a real unknown. Some people have gotten over 20 years out of the THR with the plastic liner. Others get only a few years (less than 5). It does seem that the plastic debris may be a contributing factor to loosening of the implanted prosthesis. This is apparently due to the body " attacking " the plastic debris particles and this reaction may also damage the bone surrounding the prosthesis. <twyko64@y...> wrote: > Hi, > A THR is metal on plastic. A BHR is metal on metal. The BHR joint has a longer mechanical life because the two surfaces are hard wearing. My understanding is that in a THR the metal ball wears away the plasic socket making the joint looser. Also the plastic fragments decrease the joint's efficiency and, in an active patient, it wears out in 12-15 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2002 Report Share Posted December 20, 2002 Hey you surfacehippies, His fellow told me that a BHR would not last very long-didn't surprise me that he would be negative towards it. ____ why did it not surprise you that he would be negative towards it? It's curiosity that makes me ask this. No one from the orthopedic community gave me any support when it came to my ultimate decision... (except one rather awesome ortho finally) it was basically from the warm hearts of my fellow surf-mates... That seems rather strange doesn't it???? You would think that anyone who enjoys a career as an ortho or anyone else, would want to know the latest...and PLUG it..... whether or not they actually performed the procedures themselves or not. If I were in the field and heard about a new, up- to-date technique that looked SO promising, me, loving helping others rather than benefit my own pocketbook would pass along this information.( I'm wondering if it's some law that prevents them from doing so since it's not FDA approved??) Anyhow..... I didn't really need anyone to tell me~ my instincts, and looking at the pretty picture of a hip implant withOUT cutting off the femoral head was in itself a miracle..... not everyone is able to have this done... Next best thing... THR.... and with that are many options... ceramic, M/M, M/modern poly.... It shocks the shit out of me how people can be so negative towards us resurfers... we're just pushing ahead of the crowd... If we're candidates.... Hail to the people who have tried and not succeeded... at least they tried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2002 Report Share Posted December 20, 2002 Hey you surfacehippies, His fellow told me that a BHR would not last very long-didn't surprise me that he would be negative towards it. ____ why did it not surprise you that he would be negative towards it? It's curiosity that makes me ask this. No one from the orthopedic community gave me any support when it came to my ultimate decision... (except one rather awesome ortho finally) it was basically from the warm hearts of my fellow surf-mates... That seems rather strange doesn't it???? You would think that anyone who enjoys a career as an ortho or anyone else, would want to know the latest...and PLUG it..... whether or not they actually performed the procedures themselves or not. If I were in the field and heard about a new, up- to-date technique that looked SO promising, me, loving helping others rather than benefit my own pocketbook would pass along this information.( I'm wondering if it's some law that prevents them from doing so since it's not FDA approved??) Anyhow..... I didn't really need anyone to tell me~ my instincts, and looking at the pretty picture of a hip implant withOUT cutting off the femoral head was in itself a miracle..... not everyone is able to have this done... Next best thing... THR.... and with that are many options... ceramic, M/M, M/modern poly.... It shocks the shit out of me how people can be so negative towards us resurfers... we're just pushing ahead of the crowd... If we're candidates.... Hail to the people who have tried and not succeeded... at least they tried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2002 Report Share Posted December 21, 2002 Dr. De Smet mentioned someting about the BHR lasting aprox. 40 years. That is his educated guess....no one has had a BHR longer than about 12+ years....but they are still going strong. > > > > Hey you surfacehippies, > > > > I am getting REAL close to making a decision on going for a BHR. > > > > I had an appointment today with a traditional THR surgeon just to > see > > what was new and improved in what they had to offer. I was > surprised > > to hear him say that he fully expects the metal on metal implants > to > > last a lifetime. Even so, I still find the procedure and implant > not > > necessarily the best choice. His fellow told me that a BHR would > not > > last very long-didn't surprise me that he would be negative towards > > it. > > > > Do you all feel that your BHR should last just as long as a THR or > do > > you see it more of a way to buy time before having a THR? There is > no > > right or wrong answer here. Just would like your input. > > > > Diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2002 Report Share Posted December 21, 2002 Dr. De Smet mentioned someting about the BHR lasting aprox. 40 years. That is his educated guess....no one has had a BHR longer than about 12+ years....but they are still going strong. > > > > Hey you surfacehippies, > > > > I am getting REAL close to making a decision on going for a BHR. > > > > I had an appointment today with a traditional THR surgeon just to > see > > what was new and improved in what they had to offer. I was > surprised > > to hear him say that he fully expects the metal on metal implants > to > > last a lifetime. Even so, I still find the procedure and implant > not > > necessarily the best choice. His fellow told me that a BHR would > not > > last very long-didn't surprise me that he would be negative towards > > it. > > > > Do you all feel that your BHR should last just as long as a THR or > do > > you see it more of a way to buy time before having a THR? There is > no > > right or wrong answer here. Just would like your input. > > > > Diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2002 Report Share Posted December 21, 2002 Amen Boxy!! Everything you said is VERY true. The OS's I have talked to (since I've been back in the states) about my BHR acted embarrassed or irritated. One doctor couldn't get my x-rays down off the wall fast enough because some excited young interns saw them and began were asking questions. I overheard him say, " Oh, resurfacing has been around a long time, (and then very quietly) but the final results are not good...not like with the proven THR! " Then he said, " I think this woman went to Sweden to have this done, you know that the FDA would never approve of this procedure! " (Sweden?!?!?) I felt like I had had an illegal abortion! Just for the record, the ONLY reason I consulted an OS here is to get Physical Therapy/Sports Rehab and have my insurance (idiots!) pay for it. I think they ought to pay for SOMETHING! Lynda > Hey you surfacehippies, > His fellow told me that a BHR would not last very long-didn't > surprise me that he would be negative towards it. > ____ > > why did it not surprise you that he would be negative towards it? > It's curiosity that makes me ask this. No one from the orthopedic > community gave me any support when it came to my ultimate decision... > (except one rather awesome ortho finally) it was basically from the > warm hearts of my fellow surf-mates... That seems rather strange > doesn't it???? You would think that anyone who enjoys a career as an > ortho or anyone else, would want to know the latest...and PLUG > it..... whether or not they actually performed the procedures > themselves or not. If I were in the field and heard about a new, up- > to-date technique that looked SO promising, me, loving helping others > rather than benefit my own pocketbook would pass along this > information.( I'm wondering if it's some law that prevents them from > doing so since it's not FDA approved??) Anyhow..... I didn't really > need anyone to tell me~ my instincts, and looking at the pretty > picture of a hip implant withOUT cutting off the femoral head was in > itself a miracle..... not everyone is able to have this done... Next > best thing... THR.... and with that are many options... ceramic, M/M, > M/modern poly.... It shocks the shit out of me how people can be so > negative towards us resurfers... we're just pushing ahead of the > crowd... If we're candidates.... Hail to the people who have tried > and not succeeded... at least they tried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2002 Report Share Posted December 21, 2002 Amen Boxy!! Everything you said is VERY true. The OS's I have talked to (since I've been back in the states) about my BHR acted embarrassed or irritated. One doctor couldn't get my x-rays down off the wall fast enough because some excited young interns saw them and began were asking questions. I overheard him say, " Oh, resurfacing has been around a long time, (and then very quietly) but the final results are not good...not like with the proven THR! " Then he said, " I think this woman went to Sweden to have this done, you know that the FDA would never approve of this procedure! " (Sweden?!?!?) I felt like I had had an illegal abortion! Just for the record, the ONLY reason I consulted an OS here is to get Physical Therapy/Sports Rehab and have my insurance (idiots!) pay for it. I think they ought to pay for SOMETHING! Lynda > Hey you surfacehippies, > His fellow told me that a BHR would not last very long-didn't > surprise me that he would be negative towards it. > ____ > > why did it not surprise you that he would be negative towards it? > It's curiosity that makes me ask this. No one from the orthopedic > community gave me any support when it came to my ultimate decision... > (except one rather awesome ortho finally) it was basically from the > warm hearts of my fellow surf-mates... That seems rather strange > doesn't it???? You would think that anyone who enjoys a career as an > ortho or anyone else, would want to know the latest...and PLUG > it..... whether or not they actually performed the procedures > themselves or not. If I were in the field and heard about a new, up- > to-date technique that looked SO promising, me, loving helping others > rather than benefit my own pocketbook would pass along this > information.( I'm wondering if it's some law that prevents them from > doing so since it's not FDA approved??) Anyhow..... I didn't really > need anyone to tell me~ my instincts, and looking at the pretty > picture of a hip implant withOUT cutting off the femoral head was in > itself a miracle..... not everyone is able to have this done... Next > best thing... THR.... and with that are many options... ceramic, M/M, > M/modern poly.... It shocks the shit out of me how people can be so > negative towards us resurfers... we're just pushing ahead of the > crowd... If we're candidates.... Hail to the people who have tried > and not succeeded... at least they tried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 2002 Report Share Posted December 23, 2002 Thanks for the posting. At the moment we are concentrating on the here and now! The real analysis will develop as we move on! Jills op. has gone OK and she has been fitted with an 'Exitor'(or other spelling)which the surgeon informed me was his original choice. The surgeon by the way had the courtesy to phone me up personally after both operations, I do not know if this is standard procedure for all surgical operations! Two operations in four weeks is one hell of an ordeal to go through in all sorts of terms both physical and mental for her. I will hold my peace regarding other aspects we have encountered, for the moment, since my prime concern is Jills recovery. All for now! Denis A Brummie! Re: longevity of BHR > My wife is about to undergo a THR this afternoon after the failure of her BHP last weekend. The BHR was carried out three weeks previously and everything was going so well. There seems no explanation for the failure at present since she had no fall and had been very careful with her angles etc. She is obviously bitterly disappointed. Denis, Sorry to hear your wife's disappointing news. Don't apologise to us - we need to know the bad news as well as the good. Do you know in which way it failed, did the femoral neck fracture or one of the components come loose? I hope the THR goes well. Regards, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 2002 Report Share Posted December 23, 2002 Thanks for the posting. At the moment we are concentrating on the here and now! The real analysis will develop as we move on! Jills op. has gone OK and she has been fitted with an 'Exitor'(or other spelling)which the surgeon informed me was his original choice. The surgeon by the way had the courtesy to phone me up personally after both operations, I do not know if this is standard procedure for all surgical operations! Two operations in four weeks is one hell of an ordeal to go through in all sorts of terms both physical and mental for her. I will hold my peace regarding other aspects we have encountered, for the moment, since my prime concern is Jills recovery. All for now! Denis A Brummie! Re: longevity of BHR > My wife is about to undergo a THR this afternoon after the failure of her BHP last weekend. The BHR was carried out three weeks previously and everything was going so well. There seems no explanation for the failure at present since she had no fall and had been very careful with her angles etc. She is obviously bitterly disappointed. Denis, Sorry to hear your wife's disappointing news. Don't apologise to us - we need to know the bad news as well as the good. Do you know in which way it failed, did the femoral neck fracture or one of the components come loose? I hope the THR goes well. Regards, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 2002 Report Share Posted December 23, 2002 Denis, Thanks for the update. Good to hear it has gone well. I think that is " Exeter " (as in Devon). Before I ever heard of resurfacing but knew that my hip would need attention one day, I watched a TV programme about THRs, especially about the new designs which are constantly being produced. The expert in this programme said that he would want to know of a good reason not to use one of three " tried and trusted " designs - " Charnley " , " Stanmore " or " Exeter " . Obviously we are very interested in what happened with the BHR, but I can quite understand that your focus is completely on getting your wife well. All the best to her. > > My wife is about to undergo a THR this afternoon after the failure > of her BHP last weekend. The BHR was carried out three weeks > previously and everything was going so well. There seems no > explanation for the failure at present since she had no fall and had > been very careful with her angles etc. She is obviously bitterly > disappointed. > > Denis, > > Sorry to hear your wife's disappointing news. Don't apologise to us - > we need to know the bad news as well as the good. > > Do you know in which way it failed, did the femoral neck fracture or > one of the components come loose? > > I hope the THR goes well. > > Regards, > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 2002 Report Share Posted December 23, 2002 Denis, Thanks for the update. Good to hear it has gone well. I think that is " Exeter " (as in Devon). Before I ever heard of resurfacing but knew that my hip would need attention one day, I watched a TV programme about THRs, especially about the new designs which are constantly being produced. The expert in this programme said that he would want to know of a good reason not to use one of three " tried and trusted " designs - " Charnley " , " Stanmore " or " Exeter " . Obviously we are very interested in what happened with the BHR, but I can quite understand that your focus is completely on getting your wife well. All the best to her. > > My wife is about to undergo a THR this afternoon after the failure > of her BHP last weekend. The BHR was carried out three weeks > previously and everything was going so well. There seems no > explanation for the failure at present since she had no fall and had > been very careful with her angles etc. She is obviously bitterly > disappointed. > > Denis, > > Sorry to hear your wife's disappointing news. Don't apologise to us - > we need to know the bad news as well as the good. > > Do you know in which way it failed, did the femoral neck fracture or > one of the components come loose? > > I hope the THR goes well. > > Regards, > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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