Update on Total Hip Bearing Surfaces
1 Comment Published by Dr. William Barrett July 12th, 2010 in PerspectiveInformation reviewed at the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons annual meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana, emphasized that cross-link polyethylene and metal remain the gold standard for hip bearings in total hip arthroplasty in 2010. Alternative bearings such as metal-on-metal and ceramic-on-ceramic continue to be used but concerns about reaction to metal ions in metal-on-metal hips and squeaking in ceramic-on-ceramic hips continue to temper enthusiasm about use of these implants. There are pros and cons to all of the above options and in specific individuals, one bearing option may be preferable to another based on your individual patient needs and expectations. It is important that you discuss this with your physician and more often than not the recommendation that your surgeon makes is the most appropriate one for you.
William P. Barrett, M.D.
Revision knee replacement
0 Comments Published by Dr. William Barrett June 21st, 2010 in PerspectiveNEW TREATMENT OF HIP FRACTURES
0 Comments Published by Dr. William Barrett June 2nd, 2010 in PerspectiveSURGEON/HOSPITAL VOLUME AND ADHERENCE TO PROCESS STANDARDIZATION TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES
3 Comments Published by Dr. William Barrett April 27th, 2010 in PerspectiveFOLLOW-UP PARTIAL KNEE REPLACEMENT
2 Comments Published by Dr. William Barrett April 20th, 2010 in PerspectiveCUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGY IN KNEE REPLACEMENT
4 Comments Published by Dr. William Barrett April 6th, 2010 in PerspectiveCHANGES AT THE JOINT CENTER AT VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
0 Comments Published by Dr. William Barrett March 24th, 2010 in PerspectiveMOST PATIENTS GAIN WEIGHT IN TWO YEARS AFTER TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY
1 Comment Published by Dr. William Barrett March 11th, 2010 in PerspectiveUPDATE METAL-ON-METAL BEARINGS TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT
2 Comments Published by Dr. William Barrett February 23rd, 2010 in PerspectiveVALLEY ORTHOPEDIC ASSOCIATES IN HAITI
0 Comments Published by Dr. William Barrett February 4th, 2010 in Perspective
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Dr. Barrett is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. He has lectured and published widely.
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- Update on Total Hip Bearing Surfaces
- Revision knee replacement
- NEW TREATMENT OF HIP FRACTURES
- SURGEON/HOSPITAL VOLUME AND ADHERENCE TO PROCESS STANDARDIZATION TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES
- FOLLOW-UP PARTIAL KNEE REPLACEMENT
- CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGY IN KNEE REPLACEMENT
- CHANGES AT THE JOINT CENTER AT VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
- MOST PATIENTS GAIN WEIGHT IN TWO YEARS AFTER TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY
- UPDATE METAL-ON-METAL BEARINGS TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT
- VALLEY ORTHOPEDIC ASSOCIATES IN HAITI
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