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Oxinium ( ceramic) Knee Landmark breakthrough in Knee replacement 28 July 2010 - Ceramic coated knee ( OxiniumTM) is a revolutionary new alloy that provides improved wear characteristics in knee replacement and could last twice as long as standard devices A breakthrough in knee replacement technology from orthopaedic specialists, Smith & Nephew, means that millions of people who suffer with arthritis in India & elsewhere can now benefit from the new Ceramic coated knee, which could last their lifetime due to its superior strength, high wear resistance and endurance. It also means that younger patients who have suffered severe pain and immobility while waiting years to be offered a knee replacement, may no longer have to. More
Smith & Nephew receives FDA 510k clearance for a 30 - years knee 22 April 2010 - New wear simulator data shows Smith & Nephew’s exclusive VERILAST™ technology reduces leading cause of knee implant failure by 81 percent over 30 - years span Memphis, Tenn. (April 22, 2010) – As evidence of its drive to return knee pain sufferers to a lifetime of physical activity. More
Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Surgery - Patients Guide 15 June 2009 - The anesthetist will be seeing youthe day prior to the surgery, or earlier if required. Usually a generalanesthetic is preferred for BHR due a variety of technical reasons.
After the Hip Surgery, the patientwill be in the recovery room for about 3 hours after which he will be shifted tothe wards. More
Who Needs Hip Resurfacing? 10 June 2009 - The outstanding problem in conventional
Hip Replacement
is the young active patient with an arthritic hip. The problem is worse if the patient is male (higher loosening rates with THR), has an active job and wishes to play sport or engage in physical activity to keep himself healthy. More
What is Oxinium Knee? 30 December 2008 - OXINIUM Oxidized Zirconium is a metal alloy consisting of 97.5% zirconium and 2.5% niobium, two of the most biocompatible metals known to man. Oxinium is formed by bringing changes to zirconium alloy metal when it is shaped into its final form. The implant is put through a process involving extreme heat and oxygenation that allows oxygen to absorb into the zirconium metal. More
Hip Resurfacing Surgery Abroad 20 January 2009 - About Hip Resurfacing Surgery in India and Belgium-The following is provided to you by WorldMed Assist, Medical Tourism experts, and contains general information that may not apply to you. You should consult with your physician about your specific situation. More
Who Needs Hip Resurfacing? 20 December 2008 - The outstanding problem in conventional
Hip Replacement is the young active patient with an arthritic hip. The problem is worse if the patient is male (higher loosening rates with THR), has an active job and wishes to play sport or engage in physical activity to keep himself healthy. More
Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Surgery - Patients Guide 10 December 2008 - The anesthetist will be seeing youthe day prior to the surgery, or earlier if required. Usually a generalanesthetic is preferred for BHR due a variety of technical reasons.
After the Hip Surgery, the patientwill be in the recovery room for about 3 hours after which he will be shifted tothe wards. More
Dr. Bose, firstly I want to thank you again for the "miracle" of the new knees. After the initial recovery I have been Pain free. Before it was a struggle to walk one block, and tennis was becoming more difficult and increasing painful (a constant 7). Now I can walk comfortably for any reasonable distance, and have become a "butterfly on the court".
Mrs Al Saeed Nada Ali Kadhim, from Iraq had
Rheumatoid arthritis on both her knees for 20 years.