There was a recent Four Corners program that was rather negative about hip resurfacing and metal on metal prostheses. It focuses on the ASR device that has been recalled and applies these statistics across a field of other devices that have had significant success. (Like the side note of the post 'Six Week Surgical Review', the negative effects of metal ions are overstated compared with research based evidence using larger sample sizes)
Mr McMinn responds to the program with an article on his website: http://www.mcminncentre.co.uk/response-abc-corners-program.html
(McMinn invented the BMHR that I have and has had great successes with his previous invention the BHR resurfacing device. He is regarded as an expert in the field by many and above average survivorship rates clearly support this)
The key statements that resonated with me are:
"It would be unfortunate if the adverse results from a few ill-designed, poorly implanted devices are allowed to throw this excellent treatment option into disrepute."
"It must be remembered however that component malposition is a cause of failure and should be avoided. Choose your device and your surgeon carefully."
Well designed, well implanted devices have changed so many lives for the better. I hope that people looking at resurfacing consider all the research out there and not just the sensational media reports.
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