Hip Resurfacing (Metal)

What is Hip Resurfacing?

Hip Resurfacing an alternative to conventional Total Hip Replacement used for the management of established osteoarthritis. Hip Resurfacing utilises a bone preserving prosthetic implant with exceptional wear, impact and dislocation resistance and is commonly recommended in younger and higher activity demand people who are experiencing problematic symptoms that are not adequately controlled by non surgical therapies.

What are the differences between Hip Resurfacing and conventional Total Hip Replacement?

In conventional Total Hip Replacement procedures, the femoral head (ball of the hip) is removed and a stem implant (rod) is placed into the central part of the upper thigh bone. Onto the hip replacement stem, a ball component is placed that is free to move within the prosthetic socket (acetabulum).

In Hip Resurfacing, the femoral head bone is retained and no stem implant into the upper thigh is necessary. The hip resurfacing procedure involves removing the damaged arthritic joint cartilage and re-lining the joint surfaces with prosthetic bearing surfaces (hence the name "resurfacing").