By: johnson author | 2011-02-08 | Health & Fitness If you've been diagnosed with arthritis in your hip, you know how difficult it can be to get around. Of course, some days are better than others, but in many cases, your pain levels and your mobility may be directly affected by weather conditions. Soon rather than later, you may become home bound. Formerly active adults and seniors find themselves sidelined, watching the world go by. read more
By: William Davis | 2011-10-13 | Health and safety As much as possible, doctors advise patients to put off hip replacement because a worn-out or defective hip device is difficult to remove.An alternative to total hip replacement, hip resurfacing, offers a more favorable outcome especially to younger patients. read more
By: William Davis | 2012-02-11 | Health & Fitness Damaged and painful joints are often treated with medicines, alongside physical therapy, medical research says. For cases in which conservative treatment give no positive effects, surgical repair is recommended. The total hip replacement (THR) or the hip resurfacing arthroplasty, an alternative procedure, may be advised. However, a forum on medical technology finds out that metal-on-metal hip resu read more
By: William Davis | 2011-10-13 | Health and safety As much as possible, doctors advise patients to put off hip replacement because a worn-out or defective hip device is difficult to remove. read more
By: Katherine Russel | 2011-07-29 | Personal injury In any invasive operation, the patient has the right to know what the procedure is, the devices to be used and the advantages and disadvantages of the operation to be conducted. As explicitly expressed in the latest news about the DePuy hip replacement lawsuit, the size of the hip cup used can determine what are damages likely experienced after a hip surgery. read more
By: Jessica Albert | 2010-10-26 | Health & Fitness The hip resurfacing surgery is grabbing huge attention of patients who are suffering from arthritis in their hip region. This is mainly due to the fact that in comparison to other methods, the implants used in this surgery is considered to replicate the human anatomy better. For more information, continue reading. read more
By: William Davis | 2011-07-30 | Health and safety Johnson & Johnson's subordinate company DePuy Orthopaedics manufactures the hip implants ASR XL Acetebular Hip System and ASR Hip Resurfacing System. Complaints were raised regarding these hip replacement products which allegedly inflicts harm to users. read more
By: William Davis | 2011-12-06 | Health and safety Medical research says that drugs, together with physical therapy, are frequently used as treatment methods for painful and damaged joints. read more
By: John Laurusonis, MD | 2010-11-12 | Diseases and Conditions Precise Computerized Erbium laser skin resurfacing is a very exact procedure. It is designed to precisely remove superficial and moderately deep and deep lines, imperfections, scars, pigments and wrinkles on the face, neck and virtually all parts of the body. The laser is used for the treatment of aging, pigmented, pitted, scarred and sun-damaged skin. read more
By: Health Service India | 2010-11-29 | Medical Tourism Nigerian patients from Lagos and Abuja travel abroad for Hip resurfacing surgery in India along with rejuvenation. The reason behind this is paradigm shift among the Nigerians is the fact that they are very sensitive towards their health requirements. Since the medical infrastructure is not so highly developed in Nigeria..... read more
By: Jessica Albert | 2010-12-16 | Health & Fitness Prior to opting for hip resurfacing, its important to consult your doctor. Try to go for the physical aids for reducing your pain, and if they doesn't work out, go for surgical operation. read more
By: Health Service India | 2010-11-30 | Medical Tourism Hip resurfacing at Goa and Kerala is fast gaining popularity as Indian hospitals provide this surgery at less than half the standard cost but give the best quality in treatment. Indian hospitals are reputed as being one of the foremost to utilize the latest techniques for orthopedic surgeries.... read more
By: Erin masercola | 2011-05-19 | Health & Fitness CPT doesn't yet include a code for the hip resurfacing surgery. Some insurers have published policies for the procedure while others are not clear on their reporting guidelines. read more
By: Health Service India | 2010-11-29 | Medical Tourism Medical tourism offers Bilateral hip resurfacing in India with the best team of orthopedic surgeons, using modern surgery techniques and latest technology. This not only comes at cost effective packages but also promises high quality medical treatments. This is the reason where we see a huge rush of Nigerian patients coming for various medical treatments and surgeries including the Bilateral hip resurfacing in India. Medical tourism can be broadly defined as the provision of 'cost effective' pri read more