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Advanced Bio-Surfaces, Inc., (ABS) an orthopedic implant developer and manufacturer, announced the OrthoGlide Medial Knee Implant has been implanted in more than 300 patients in the USA. The OrthoGlide implant is a minimally invasive device intended to relieve pain caused by moderate osteoarthritis of the
knee.
"The interest from surgeons and patients for a minimally invasive alternative to the current knee replacement options on the market continues to expand," said Dr. Jeff Felt, Chairman of Advanced Bio-Surfaces. "We have increased the number of training sites in the United States in an effort to accommodate the number of interested surgeons. As the surgeon community learns more about the product and its minimal surgical approach, they understand the need for the OrthoGlide implant as a viable option for some patients. The growth is inspired by surgeons who want to be trained on a procedure that can be positioned as an alternative to total knee replacement."
I wonder if my ortopedic surgeion knew about this option when he recommended a total knee replacement for me? Mind, the article says it is for moderate osteoarthritis. I was down to no cartilage on one side and minimal on the other. Results of an old injury.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, I am doing well after 7 weeks and have chronicled everything in my ongoing TKR blog at www.totalkr.blogspot.com
If you are interested I have several links to additional information, including video and nutritional information to assist recovery.
Paul
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Dr .William Cory Foulk. From the United States of America (USA)
is a Ironman Triathlon competitor. He participated in the European Triathlon Competition held in Frankfurt in July 2006 seven months Post Hip Resurfacing Surgery in ARCH, Chennai. Some of the pictures from the competition can be viewed below.
The World Championships is held in Kailua Kona, Hawaii each October. This was the third Ironman distance triathlon I attempted this year (post-op); I failed to finish the first in July due to dehydration (that was in Frankfurt, Germany, and is the European Championship) but had a very good bike and a pretty good run going. The second was in Honolulu, Hawaii two weeks later, in August 2006, and I not only finished but won my division and qualified for the World Championships.
The hip is significantly better than it has been for years - absolutely no pain, a much better range of motion - as you can see from the cycling photo, you have to bring your knee to your chest 80 times per minute - for 6 hours! I am noticing much better power as the tendons seem to finally be recovering from years of chaffing across that joint. Great news!
I have been invited to compete in the Ultraman World Championships the last weekend of November, and expect to place in the top ten overall in that event, which is longer then a regular Ironman triathlon. I feel confident that I will be on equal footing with the other competitors throughout.
Thank you again for your efforts in getting me here, Aloha, Cory.
This is the 2006 Ironman World Championships held October 21, 2006 - 10 months to the day of my procedure!
I had a wonderful time all day, and had no difficulty completing the distances of 2.4 miles swimming, 112 miles bicycling, and 26.2 miles running, despite difficult weather conditions throughout the day. My time was 90 minutes faster than last years time, despite the fact that i was taking it very easy so as to not undo any of your fine handiwork!
I expect next year to be back as competitive as I ever was, with absolutely no concession to the
BHR hip
. I had absolutely no pain before, during, or after this event.
Thank you again for correcting a once debilitating condition, Aloha, Cory.
Visit: http://hipresurfacingindia.com
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the surgeon and hospital that pushed this ortho glide implant have ruined my life. it does not work.
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