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Posts Tagged ‘arthritis’
Mako Robot for Hip Surgery
Hot off the press! I will be one of the first surgeons to use the new Mako Robot for Hip Surgery when it is delivered to the Wessex Nuffield Hospital … read more
Burnout in surgeons
A recent paper from China reported a study of 202 adult reconstruction surgeons (hip and knee specialists). The study showed that 85% of surgeons showed signs of burnout. Risk factors … read more
Getting in and out of a car after hip surgery
This can be tricky, and somewhat terrifying at first! You will be worred about getting stuck, causing pain or even disocating your new hip. I found this video on YouTube … read more
TheHipSurgeon
That’s me! I’ve been collecting various bits of audiovisual equipment over the last few years, and use them when I’m preparing lectures. The time has come for me to start … read more
Blame your parents!!
Here’s an interesting article from today’s Daily Telegraph. We have always known that genetic factors are important in the development of arthritis, but this study has found some very precise … read more
Which surgeon would you choose for your hip surgery?
How do we choose the ‘right’ surgeon to do a hip replacement? If a doctor needs an operation, he is usually in the fortunate position to ask his colleagues who … read more
Green man crossings ‘too fast’ for people with arthritis
Another good reason to have a hip replacement! People with arthritis are unable to cross roads quickly enough because the green man light on pedestrian crossings is too fast, according … read more
Study shows how spinal deformity affects success of total hip replacement
A recent study has shown how important it is to take into account all those factors which might cause complications in hip surgery. I use the Optimized Postioning System in … read more
