Hip Replacement Headlines http://www.hip-replacement-and-recovery.com/hip-replacement-blog.html Hip Replacement Headlines covers all the latest news about hip surgery. Learn about recalls, new devices and aids and new techniques. en-us hip replacement Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:03:08 GMT Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:03:08 GMT hip-replacement-and-recovery.com Jan 30, Fears Grow over Metal-on-Metal http://www.hip-replacement-and-recovery.com/hip-replacement-blog.html#Fears-Grow-over-Metal-on-Metal The MHRA (Medicines and Health Care Regulatroy Agency) in the UK is issuing a new alert concerning metal-on-metal hip replacements which goes beyond the 2010 recall of Depuy hips. In addition the rate of failure of Depuy hips has again been demonstrated to be far higher than first thought and figures are now confirming a possible 50% failure rate. Although this is going to mean real pain and suffering for many hip replacement patients it is far better that they have their hip checked out now then suffer from what the MRSA has termed "systemic toxicity" or in layman's language - poisoning. If you don't know what type of hip replacement you've had then find out - ask your surgeon and if it's metal-on-metal be sure to make an appointment to speak to him Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:02:42 GMT Jan 30, Press Office http://www.hip-replacement-and-recovery.com/press-office.html Our virtual press office is available 24/7 for up-to-the-minute news about hip replacements and our latest stories and releases. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:23:47 GMT Jan 30, Flexsticks http://www.hip-replacement-and-recovery.com/hip-replacement-blog.html#Flexsticks New product. Flexsticks is a revolutionary desgin in walking canes and well worth a look. Designed by a physical therapist who got fed up with seeing how poorly traditional sticks peformed the flexistick incorporates a sprin-loaded mechanism with the end of the cane splitting into three legs which are all mounted on individual springs. This has two great advantages. <ol> <li>All three legs of the stick stay on the ground as you weight bear on it.</li> <li>The springs take a lot of the strain out of your arm, wrist and shoulder so great for anyone with arthritis or other joint problems in the upper limbs.</li> </ol> The stick is availabe in and from America in a variety of colours including flamingo pink. It costs around $85. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:12:02 GMT Jan 27, Flying After Hip Replacement - Security, Seating and Assistance http://www.hip-replacement-and-recovery.com/flying-after-hip-replacement.html Flying after hip replacement - how to get through security checks, get a good seat seating and airport assistance Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:52:47 GMT Jan 11, Slumber Support - Solving Your Post-op Sleeping Problems http://www.hip-replacement-and-recovery.com/slumber-support.html Slumber support is a sleeping cushion designed specifically to help hip replacement patients sleep Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:13:10 GMT Jan 9, No Such URL http://www.hip-replacement-and-recovery.com/no-such-url.html Sorry there is no such URL. Follow the links back to the home page or search the site Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:50:34 GMT Jan 9, Hip Replacement Complications include DVT, Foot Drop, Infection, Dislocation and More! http://www.hip-replacement-and-recovery.com/hip-replacement-complications.html Potential hip replacement complications include infection, dislocation, DVT, foot drop and more. The risks are low but it is still best to be prepared. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:44:21 GMT Dec 29, My Operation Day - Margaret's Story http://www.hip-replacement-and-recovery.com/my-operation.html A personal account of my operation - 'The Day I Had My Hip Replaced.' Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:49:11 GMT Dec 27, Hip Replacement Headlines http://www.hip-replacement-and-recovery.com/hip-replacement-blog.html Hip Replacement Headlines covers all the latest news about hip surgery. Learn about recalls, new devices and aids and new techniques. Tue, 27 Dec 2011 11:53:29 GMT Dec 26, Pain Diary - Help Your Doctor Manage Your Pain http://www.hip-replacement-and-recovery.com/pain-diary.html Keeping a pain diary is an excellant way to help your doctor manage your pain. Learn how and what to record and how to present it to your doctor Mon, 26 Dec 2011 10:49:29 GMT Dec 23, Post Op Exercises - Recovering from Surgery - Physical Therapy http://www.hip-replacement-and-recovery.com/post-op-exercises.html Post op exercises are an essential part of your recovery. Here we look at those you must do in the first few days after surgery Fri, 23 Dec 2011 10:34:17 GMT Dec 22, Portable Urinals - Shewee, Go Girl and Travel John http://www.hip-replacement-and-recovery.com/portable-urinals.html Portable urinals are used by festival goers, firefighters. the militery and a growing number of hip replacement patients. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:15:40 GMT Dec 21, The Day of Surgery http://www.hip-replacement-and-recovery.com/the-day.html So the day of surgery has finally arrived. We walk you through the entire 24 hours of your operation day. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:33:03 GMT Dec 20, Directory of Hip Replacement Surgeons - Add Your Practice http://www.hip-replacement-and-recovery.com/hip-replacement-surgeons.html A comprehensive directory of hip replacement surgeons from around the world. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:29:25 GMT Dec 19, Hip Arthroscopy http://www.hip-replacement-and-recovery.com/hip-arthroscopy.html Hip arthroscopy is a type of minimally invasive surgery in which the inside of the hip joint can be examined and sometimes treated. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 10:21:43 GMT Dec 19, David Nunn - Preventing Infection in Hospitals http://www.hip-replacement-and-recovery.com/david-nunn.html Mr David Nunn a leading consultant surgeon is now on indefinite leave after he challanged the British Prime Minister's press team Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:02:54 GMT Dec 12, iPhone Pain Diary http://www.hip-replacement-and-recovery.com/iphone-pain-diary.html An iPhone pain diary is an excellant way to record and manage pain. It's very easy to use and, importantly, to send on to your doctor. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:57:33 GMT Dec 11, Excel Pain Diary - Recording and Managing Pain http://www.hip-replacement-and-recovery.com/excel-pain-diary.html An Excel pain diary is a cheap and easy way to monitor your pain levels. Information your doctor really needs to know. Sun, 11 Dec 2011 14:21:13 GMT Dec 8, Glucosamine and Chondroitin http://www.hip-replacement-and-recovery.com/glucosamine-and-chondroitin.html are glucosamine and chondroitin really effective or is it just another marketing ploy Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:55:50 GMT Dec 8, Hip Replacement Articles http://www.hip-replacement-and-recovery.com/hip-replacement-articles.html I sometimes write hip replacement articles for other websites. Here's a recent selection. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:43:11 GMT Dec 8, Hip Replacement Headlines http://www.hip-replacement-and-recovery.com/hip-replacement-headlines.html Hip replacement headlines - how best to keep up-to-date with all the latest hip replacement news and reviews Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:23:13 GMT Dec 8, Hip Replacement Resources http://www.hip-replacement-and-recovery.com/hip-replacement-resources.html An every growing list of hip replacement resources. Videos, books, articles and more Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:54:53 GMT Dec 7, Disclaimer - You must see a medical practitioner for personal advice. http://www.hip-replacement-and-recovery.com/disclaimer.html This disclaimer clarifies the status of the information in this site. It does not replace medical advice Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:31:52 GMT Dec 7, Site Information -About Us | Site Ethics| Disclaimer| Site Map http://www.hip-replacement-and-recovery.com/site-information.html Site Information - includes all the background information about the site ex site ethics, about me Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:13:37 GMT Nov 25, Which Hospital - Choosing Your NHS Hospital http://www.hip-replacement-and-recovery.com/which-hospital.html You can chose which hospital you have your NHS treatment in. Here's how. Fri, 25 Nov 2011 17:53:57 GMT Nov 25, Stem Cell Treatment - Repairing Damaged Cartilage http://www.hip-replacement-and-recovery.com/stem-cell-treatment.html Stem cell treatment is the newest approach to working with a damaged hip. Here we look at the possiblity of repairing cartilage. Fri, 25 Nov 2011 17:28:02 GMT Nov 25, Modified Anterolateral Approach http://www.hip-replacement-and-recovery.com/modified-anterolateral-approach.html The modified anterolateral approach is probably the most popular method hip replacing a hip. It's the one that I had and it worked very well. Fri, 25 Nov 2011 17:10:49 GMT Nov 25, Anterior Approach - Minimally Invasive Surgery | Faster Recovery http://www.hip-replacement-and-recovery.com/anterior-approach.html The anterior approach allows a quick return to normal functioning. But how safe is it? Fri, 25 Nov 2011 16:41:10 GMT Nov 25, Hip Replacement Fixation http://www.hip-replacement-and-recovery.com/hip-replacement-fixation.html The term Hip replacement fixation refers to the method used to fix your new hip into place. The choice is between cemented and uncemented or press fit Fri, 25 Nov 2011 16:10:26 GMT Nov 25, A Metal Hip Replacement http://www.hip-replacement-and-recovery.com/metal-hip-replacement.html Is a metal hip replacement safe? There have been 3 major recalls metal on metal hip implants. Do you understand the risks involved? Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:53:31 GMT Nov 25, Femoral Osteotomy http://www.hip-replacement-and-recovery.com/femoral-osteotomy.html A femoral osteotomy realigns the weight bearing surface of the joint leading to pain relief and giving cartlidge time to repair. Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:00:09 GMT Nov 25, Hip Precautions - Preventing A Hip Dislocation http://www.hip-replacement-and-recovery.com/hip-precautions.html Post-op hip precautions - do you know what they are and why you MUST follow them? Fri, 25 Nov 2011 10:36:33 GMT Nov 25, Driving After A Hip Replacement http://www.hip-replacement-and-recovery.com/driving-after-hip-replacement.html Driving after a hip replacement raises issues about reaction times, medication and your insurance cover. Fri, 25 Nov 2011 09:40:04 GMT Nov 25, Travelling By Public Transport - After A Hip Replacement http://www.hip-replacement-and-recovery.com/travelling-by-public-transport.html Travelling by public transport after a hip replacement can be a challange. Learn about using buses, subways/tubes and trains Fri, 25 Nov 2011 09:08:02 GMT Nov 24, Travelling As A Passenger - Advice for hip replacement patients http://www.hip-replacement-and-recovery.com/passenger.html Being a passenger sounds like an easy option but do you know how to get in and out of a car without damaging yourself? Thu, 24 Nov 2011 18:29:49 GMT Nov 24, Hip Replacement Driving - how to drive a car after hip surgery http://www.hip-replacement-and-recovery.com/hip-replacement-driving.html After a hip replacement driving can be difficult. Part 1 of our guide helps you in and out of the car and gives practical tips on driving and parking. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 18:10:22 GMT Nov 24, Travelling After Hip Surgery: - By Car, Plane or Public Transport http://www.hip-replacement-and-recovery.com/travelling-after-hip-surgery.html Travelling after hip surgey can be a nightmare. Here is a complete guide to all the different forms of transport and how to use them safely. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 17:29:12 GMT Nov 24, Can Weight Loss Reduce Hip Pain? http://www.hip-replacement-and-recovery.com/weight-loss.html Weight loss can help relieve hip pain and reduce the chances of post-op complications. What's the best way for a hip replacement patient to lose weight? Thu, 24 Nov 2011 12:37:10 GMT Nov 24, Zimmer and Stryker Recalls Defective Hip Replacement Implants http://www.hip-replacement-and-recovery.com/zimmer-and-stryker-recalls.html The Zimmer and Stryker recalls predate the ongoing one From DePuy. Were you affected? Here's what you should do. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 11:25:53 GMT Nov 24, Johnson and Johnson recalls - hip replacements | contact lenses | birth control http://www.hip-replacement-and-recovery.com/johnson-and-johnson-recalls.html Recent Johnson and Johnson recalls include hip replacements, birth control, paediatric medicines and contact lenses Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:54:21 GMT Nov 23, How Payments To Doctors May Influence The Hip Implant You Recieve http://www.hip-replacement-and-recovery.com/payments-to-doctors.html Massive payments to doctors from hip replacement manufacturers must influence their choice of implant. You'll be shocked how much they get paid! Wed, 23 Nov 2011 09:54:52 GMT Nov 23, Does The DePuy Recall Affect Me? All About the DePuy ASR hip replacement lawsuit http://www.hip-replacement-and-recovery.com/depuy-recall-affect-me.html Does the Depuy Recall affect me? Good question and one you must find an answer to very quickly. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 09:38:45 GMT Nov 23, Depuy Lawsuit - You Do Need Legal Advice http://www.hip-replacement-and-recovery.com/depuy-lawsuit.html The DePuy lawsuit continues to grow. If you've had an ASR implant please read this and understand why you MUST instruct solicitors. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 08:53:32 GMT Nov 20, Using Crutches - Buying and using underarm or elbow crutches http://www.hip-replacement-and-recovery.com/using-crutches.html You will be using crutches very soon after surgery. Learn where to get the most glam ones and how to use them safely. Sun, 20 Nov 2011 10:18:38 GMT Nov 20, Furniture Raisers - adjusting the height of your furniture http://www.hip-replacement-and-recovery.com/furniture-raisers.html Furniture raisers are a cheap, temporary solution to adjusting the height of furniture that is too low for a post-op hip replacement patient. Sun, 20 Nov 2011 10:01:12 GMT Nov 19, Walking Cane - Using your Stick and Accessories http://www.hip-replacement-and-recovery.com/walking-cane.html A walking cane or stick is a necessary part of your recovery. Learn to make the most of it and the accessories available. Sat, 19 Nov 2011 17:37:43 GMT Nov 19, Zimmer Frame | Rollator | Wheeled Walker | Walking Frame http://www.hip-replacement-and-recovery.com/zimmer-frame.html A zimmer frame is the first walking aid you'll use after your hip surgery. Learn how to use it and other similar aids here. Sat, 19 Nov 2011 15:46:07 GMT Nov 19, Problems Sleeping After A Hip Replacement http://www.hip-replacement-and-recovery.com/problems-sleeping.html Problems sleeping after a hip replacement are pretty normal. Learn how to deal with them here. Sat, 19 Nov 2011 14:36:07 GMT Nov 19, National Joint Registry - Monitoring Hip Implants http://www.hip-replacement-and-recovery.com/national-joint-registry.html The National Joint Registry keeps track of every joint implant used in this country and produces a report on good and bad practice. Sat, 19 Nov 2011 10:29:34 GMT Nov 19, Ceramic on Metal - A safe alternative to Metal on Metal? http://www.hip-replacement-and-recovery.com/ceramic-on-metal.html Ceramic on metal is the new kid on the hip replacement block. It's designed to replace the problematic metal on metal implants but how safe is it? Sat, 19 Nov 2011 09:44:31 GMT