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Cross linked polyethylene

Polyethylene (PE) is most commonly used material for the cup of a hip replacement. It’s been used since Sir John Charnley developed the first hip replacements in the 1960s. One … 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

Which hip replacement?

The National Joint Registry has tweeted a link to a research paper from Bristol. The study compared the revision rates of different types of hip replacements with a ‘standard’ THR. … read more

National Joint Registry

Here’s a useful guide for patients from the National Joint Registry. If you have any questions, please do get in touch.

Rationing hip surgery. BOA President responds

Here is a response  from the President of the British Orthopaedic Association to the news that hip and knee replacements will be rationed in some areas of the country. Well … read more

Ceramic hips unlikely to break

I use Biolox Delta ceramic heads in nearly all of my hip replacements. This summary of their performance is very reassuring! In short, Delta ceramic is highly unlikely to break … read more

Metal hip litigation – Johnson and Johnson in the frame again…

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Johnson & Johnson and its DePuy unit were ordered by a Texas federal jury on Thursday to pay a total of about $500 million to five … read more

International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty

I have just returned from this meeting that was held in Vienna. I’ve been a member of ISTA for several years and it is always an interesting meeting. It brings … read more

Have a hip replacement, stay fit, live longer!

This is an interesting piece of research from  the US. I’d better get on my bike….. Men who kept a high level of fitness in their midlife would then have … read more

Bristol Hip Meeting

I am looking forward to a trip to Bristol next week for my favourite meeting of the year. Evert Smith runs a fantastic programme which challenges, entertains and informs like … read more

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Types of treatments available at Latham Hip Surgery
  • Treatments
  • Hip Replacement

    Total Hip Replacement or THR is one of the most successful hip operations in orthopaedic surgery. Tens of thousands of hip replacements are performed each year…

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  • Hip Resurfacing

    Hip resurfacing was developed to treat painful arthritis in younger and active patients. It’s now an established technique, and the results are usually excellent in carefully selected patients…

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  • Revision Hip Surgery

    Hip replacement surgery can be life changing for those dealing with pain on a daily basis. Unfortunately, even a replacement hip can wear out…

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  • Hip Replacement

    Total Hip Replacement or THR is one of the most successful hip operations in orthopaedic surgery. Thousands of hip replacements are performed each year…

    Click here to find out more
  • Hip Resurfacing

    Hip resurfacing was developed to treat painful arthritis in younger and active patients. It’s a relatively new technique, but the results are usually excellent…

    Click here to find out more
  • Revision Hip Surgery

    Hip replacement surgery can be life changing for those dealing with pain on a daily basis. Unfortunately, even a replacement hip can wear out…

    Click here to find out more
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