Hip Resurfacing in Young Adults FeaturedGuest(s) Dr. Harlan Amstutz Topic Hip Surgery, Replacement and Resurfacing Topic Info Dr. Harlan Amstutz of the Joint Replacement Institute in Los Angeles joins the show to discuss Total Hip resurfacing called CONSERVE, now available in the U.S. Guest Info Dr. Harlan Amstutz, pioneer of surface hip replacement and founding director of the Joint Replacement Institute at St. Vincent Medical Center, announced today that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given approval to the CONSERVE® Plus Total Hip Resurfacing System which he developed. Manufactured by Wright Medical Group, Inc., the CONSERVE® Plus is now available in the United States. This innovative hip resurfacing system provides surgeons and their patients a less-invasive alternative to traditional total hip replacement. Website Host Barbra Alexander Show Date 6 / 23 / 2010 |




