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Orthogate  Events Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) Technique
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Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) Technique |
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Shawnee Mission Medical Center will showcase a new, less
invasive approach to hip replacement during a live surgical Webcast
Wednesday, September 20, at 7 p.m. CDT (Sept 21 @ 00:00 UTC) on
www.OR-Live.com
During the Webcast, Scott Cook, MD, will
perform the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) technique. Cook is one of
just 40 doctors in the United States trained to do the procedure.
Rather than replacing the entire hip joint, as in a total hip
replacement, hip resurfacing simply shaves and caps a few centimeters
of bone within the joint. The bone-conserving approach of the
Birmingham Hip Resurfacing System preserves more of the patient's
natural bone structures and stability, covering the joint's surfaces
with an all-metal implant that more closely resembles a tooth cap than
a hip implant. This approach reduces the post-operative risks of
dislocation and inaccurate leg length, and because the all-metal
implant is made from tough, smooth cobalt chrome, it has the potential
to last longer than traditional hip implants, which involved the
removal of the entire femoral head and neck. The Birmingham Hip
resurfacing technique, however, leaves the head and neck untouched.
"This is one of the most exciting procedures I've seen in years,"
explains Cook. "I see hip resurfacing as the ideal solution for many of
my young, active patients who suffer from hip pain. As my patients are
getting younger and younger, and are staying physically active much
later in life, I've needed an alternative to total hip replacement that
accommodates their age and lifestyle. The Birmingham Hip Resurfacing
System is that alternative."
The Birmingham Hip implant is
intended for patients suffering from hip pain due to osteoarthritis,
dysplasia or avascular necrosis, and for whom total hip replacement may
not be appropriate due to their increased level of physical activity.
For this reason, most surgeons feel it will be ideal for patients under
age 60 who live non-sedentary lifestyles. Visit http://www.or-live.com/shawneeMission/1663 to view a program preview.
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 19 August 2006 )
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