Hip Replacement

Rx for Change: Excuse Me, Is That a Metal-on-Metal Device You’re Wearing?

By Charlea T. Massion, MD, and Adriane Fugh-Berman, MD | Aug 3, 2015 | Comments Off on Rx for Change: Excuse Me, Is That a Metal-on-Metal Device You’re Wearing?

Hip replacement, a surgical procedure where the hip joint is replaced by a prosthetic device, is usually done to relieve severe pain and mobility problems in a natural joint damaged by arthritis or trauma. Usually, both the “ball” (i.e., femoral head) and “socket” (i.e., acetabulum) are replaced, with excellent results.

Has Your Hip Been Recalled?

By Kate Ryan | Jan 1, 2014 | Comments Off on Has Your Hip Been Recalled?

When cars, baby cribs, or even microwaves are recalled because there’s a safety problem or the product doesn’t work, you can check the unique serial number on your car, crib, or microwave to immediately discover if the one you own has been recalled, or if there’s no need for you to worry.

Device Marketing to Doctors, In and Out of the OR

By NWHN Staff | Jan 1, 2013 | Comments Off on Device Marketing to Doctors, In and Out of the OR

By her early 30s, bone disease had deteriorated Katie Korgaokar’s hip so, in 2006, she had surgery to get a DePuy ASR™ metal-on-metal prosthetic hip replacement.