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"All I can say is... Wow! |
Dr. Rogerson is among the first surgeons in this country and the first in Wisconsin to provide patients who suffer hip pain the remarkable new Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) technique. This alternative, which has been offered in Europe and other countries for more than a decade, finally won FDA approval in May 2006. It is the first FDA approved hip resurfacing system in the United States. 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.
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“This is one of the
most exciting procedures I’ve seen in years,” explains Dr.
Rogerson. "I see hip resurfacing as the ideal solution for many
young, active patients who suffer from hip pain. We are seeing
patients who, through either extremely physical work or leisure,
develop arthritic hip pain. They don’t intend to slow down. BHR
is an alternative to total hip replacement that accommodates
both age and lifestyle. In the past, I’ve even encouraged
patients to seek treatment in Belgium because I didn’t want them
to have to wait any longer for this great option. Now they can
be treated close to home." |
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The bone-conserving approach of hip resurfacing 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, highly finished cobalt chrome, it has the potential to last longer than traditional hip implants.
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 65 who live active lifestyles.
To learn more about this procedure, please visit the sections below. If you think you may be a candidate for hip resurfacing, please visit the Take the Next Step section to have Dr. Rogerson perform an initial assessment of your medical condition and x-rays without charge.| 1.
A Patient's Guide to
Hip Resurfacing 2. Rehabilitation at Meriter Hospital & HipHab
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Reasons to Choose Birmingham
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BHR
Literature Review |
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Patient Journals
Read several stories about patients who have
had the hip resurfacing surgery.
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In the News
In this section we link to articles that feature Dr. Rogerson and
Birmingham hip resurfacing.
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Take the Next
Step!
After reading about hip resurfacing, you may be interested to learn
whether or not you are a good candidate for the procedure.
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Meriter Hospital's Metal-on-Metal Hip Resurfacing
Discussion Board
Meriter Hospital is pleased to offer a public forum for
discussing issues related to the metal-on-metal hip resurfacing
procedure. Anyone who is interested in learning about the
procedure, is scheduled for surgery or has completed the surgery
is welcome to participate. Moderated by Dr. Rogerson.
We encourage each patient to learn as much as possible about the options available, in order to make an informed choice regarding his or her surgical options. The following Web sites may be useful to you during your research:
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Birmingham Hip
Resurfacing System
Dr. Rogerson uses the Birmingham Hip
Resurfacing System. This system is the only resurfacing device approved
by the FDA. Visit this site for a patient guide to the surgery,
patients’ stories, a free information kit and more.
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SurfaceHippy
This
site is a hip resurfacing patient support group. Surfacehippy is a forum
for sharing information and experiences among patients who have had hip
resurfacing surgery. Anyone interested in learning about the procedure
is welcome to participate.
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