White Paper on Joint Replacement
White Paper on Joint Replacement

Author: Hans-Holger Bleß

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2017-11-03

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 3662559188

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This book is published open access under a CC BY 4.0 license. White Paper on Joint Replacement This White Paper details the status of hip and knee arthroplasty care in Germany. Hip and knee replacements are amongst the most frequently performed procedures and usually become necessarily due to age-related wear of the joint, osteoarthritis and fractures of the femoral neck. In light of demographic change, demands with regard to standards of care and the procedures are likely to rise. Contents • This White Paper contains information on indications, procedures, health economic aspects and the healthcare system stakeholders involved. • It portrays current developments with regard to the prevalence of hip and knee arthroplasty, the healthcare situation and quality of care within the chain of medical care. • This book is complemented by a chapter assessing the current situation from an expert perspective with contributions from renowned experts in the fields of science, medical technology and medical practice. This book addresses people involved in shaping and representing the healthcare system from a variety of fields including medical professions, health insurances and health sciences as well as journalists and patient representatives.

Vanishing Bone
Vanishing Bone

Author: William H. Harris

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 249

ISBN-13: 0190687762

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Vanishing Bone unravels the mystery of a totally novel disease which causes the massive destruction of bone in individuals with total hip implants. Although initially considered 'rare, ' at its peak the disease affected over a million patients. This book takes readers through a detective adventure in contemporary medical science, identifying the cause of the disease the body's reaction to tiny wear particles from the prostheses, followed by the complex process of affecting its cure, the invention of a unique, wear-resistant plastic.

Surgical Treatment of Hip Arthritis: Reconstruction, Replacement, and Revision E-Book
Surgical Treatment of Hip Arthritis: Reconstruction, Replacement, and Revision E-Book

Author: William Hozack

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2009-10-12

Total Pages: 543

ISBN-13: 1437719724

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Surgical Treatment of Hip Arthritis: Reconstruction, Replacement, and Revision, by William J. Hozack, MD, is a state-of-the-art reference that addresses the challenging issues you face in this rapidly growing segment of orthopaedic practice. Inside, you’ll find top surgical management strategies for all types of hip arthroplasty presented by leaders from around the world, along with discussions of possible complications, risks and benefits to specific patient populations, and more. Best of all, this resource also offers access to a companion website where you will find the full text of the book, completely searchable. Includes online access to the full text at expertconsult.com for convenient anytime, anywhere reference. Presents state-of-the-art surgical management strategies for hip arthritis—from reconstruction to replacement to revision—by experts worldwide, for comprehensive guidance in one convenient resource. Offers current information on computer-assisted navigation techniques and minimally invasive techniques, to equip you with the latest surgical options. Provides extensive discussions of the management of a full range of complications to help you overcome the challenges you’ll face. Addresses the rationale for and management of revision surgery, given specific patient problems and intraoperative issues, enabling you to make the best informed surgical decisions. Presents more than 600 illustrations, including original line art, radiologic images, and full-color intraoperative photos, that show you exactly what to look for and how to proceed.

Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement

Author: Adam E. M. Eltorai

Publisher: JHU Press

Published: 2019-06-04

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 1421429594

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Kleinhenz, MD, Scott Ritterman, MD, Lee E. Rubin, MD

Hip Surgeries
Hip Surgeries

Author: Nahum Rosenberg

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2019-04-24

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 1838802355

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Hip surgery became a benchmark for large joint surgery development. Surgical techniques for the treatment of degenerative, developmental, and traumatic hip pathologies became a challenge, aiming to restore the patients' ambulation in otherwise disabling pathological conditions of the hip joint. In this book the authors present an overview of the pathological basis of the diseased hip and the currently available surgical solutions that provide long-term relief using a reconstructing surgical approach.The book aims to expose young orthopedic surgeons to exciting and continuously developing information on hip surgery, and experienced colleagues will benefit from concise information that might be beneficial in routine surgical activity.

Personalized Hip and Knee Joint Replacement
Personalized Hip and Knee Joint Replacement

Author: Charles Rivière

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2020-06-30

Total Pages: 346

ISBN-13: 3030242439

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This open access book describes and illustrates the surgical techniques, implants, and technologies used for the purpose of personalized implantation of hip and knee components. This new and flourishing treatment philosophy offers important benefits over conventional systematic techniques, including component positioning appropriate to individual anatomy, improved surgical reproducibility and prosthetic performance, and a reduction in complications. The techniques described in the book aim to reproduce patients’ native anatomy and physiological joint laxity, thereby improving the prosthetic hip/knee kinematics and functional outcomes in the quest of the forgotten joint. They include kinematically aligned total knee/total hip arthroplasty, partial knee replacement, and hip resurfacing. The relevance of available and emerging technological tools for these personalized approaches is also explained, with coverage of, for example, robotics, computer-assisted surgery, and augmented reality. Contributions from surgeons who are considered world leaders in diverse fields of this novel surgical philosophy make this open access book will invaluable to a wide readership, from trainees at all levels to consultants practicing lower limb surgery

Surgeons, Manufacturers and Patients
Surgeons, Manufacturers and Patients

Author: J. Anderson

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2007-10-31

Total Pages: 237

ISBN-13: 0230596231

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The Total Hip Replacement was invented by British surgeons after World War Two. It became the basis of a multi-billion global industry in joint replacement. This pioneering study ranges from inventive surgeons to multi-national manufacturers and explores total hip replacement in the very different health economies of the UK and the US.

A Practical Guide to Hip Surgery
A Practical Guide to Hip Surgery

Author: M. E. Hecht

Publisher:

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781934716120

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Valuable advice helps you plan in detail for before, during, and after surgery. The author is an orthopedic surgeon who has performed countless hip surgeries and undergone a double hip replacement herself.

Hip and Knee Surgery: A Patient's Guide to Hip Replacement, Hip Resurfacing, Knee Replacement, and Knee Arthroscopy
Hip and Knee Surgery: A Patient's Guide to Hip Replacement, Hip Resurfacing, Knee Replacement, and Knee Arthroscopy

Author: Robert Kennon

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2008-01-01

Total Pages: 227

ISBN-13: 143570732X

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This friendly and informative book is written by an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in joint replacement and related surgeries, including hip resurfacing and knee arthroscopy. It contains useful information for patients who are considering treatment for hip or knee arthritis and related conditions. Clear and informative chapters explain in plain English what to expect before, during, and after hospitalization, including post-operative exercises and rehabilitation recommendations. Illustrated sections discuss hip and knee surgeries, nonoperative treatment options, surgical approaches, the latest minimally invasive surgery techniques, implant materials and designs (such as ceramic versus metal bearings), and potential complications of surgery. Robert Edward Kennon, MD, is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Connecticut who is fellowship trained in adult reconstruction and joint replacement surgery. He trained at Yale and Emory Universities and also has a degree in mechanical engineering.

Surgery of the Hip E-Book
Surgery of the Hip E-Book

Author: Daniel J. Berry

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2019-09-24

Total Pages: 1344

ISBN-13: 0323568416

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Offering authoritative, comprehensive coverage of hip surgery, the 2nd Edition of Surgery of the Hip is the definitive guide to hip replacement, other open and arthroscopic surgical procedures, and surgical and nonsurgical management of the hip across the lifespan. Modeled after Insall & Scott Surgery of the Knee, it keeps you fully up to date with the latest research, techniques, tools, and implants, enabling you to offer both adults and children the best possible outcomes. Detailed guidance from expert surgeons assists you with your toughest clinical challenges, including total hip arthroplasty, pediatric hip surgery, trauma, and hip tumor surgery. Discusses new topics such as direct anterior approach for total hip arthroplasty, hip pain in the young adult, and hip preservation surgery. Contains new coverage of minimally invasive procedures, bearing surface selection, management of complications associated with metal and metal bearing surfaces, management of bone loss associated with revision THA, and more. Provides expert, personal advice in "Author’s Preferred Technique" sections. Helps you make optimal use of the latest imaging techniques, surgical procedures, equipment, and implants available. Covers tumors of the hip, hip instability and displacement in infants and young children, traumatic injuries, degenerative joint disorders, and rehabilitation considerations—all from both a basic science and practical clinical perspective.