Hip Resurfacing Surgery Instead of a Hip Replacement Is Increasingly Popular

By Matthew Thompson, Health Guide Thursday, August 21, 2008
  Advanced osteoarthritis of the hip that has not responded to the standard, conservative treatments is typically treated with hip replacement surgery. However, over the past several years a similar operation has been receiving increased interest as an alternative to hip replacement - it is kn...
5/22/11 4:26am

Since the publication of this article, there has been a lot more information become available in relation to resurfacing as an alternative to hip replacement.  Though there has been negative press in relation to the Du Puy device, there are extremely positive outcomes for other devices such as the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing. I would suggest doing your own research before committing to a total hip replacement and consider this bone conserving alternative.

 

A skilled surgeon will assess each person as an individual and determine whether it is suitable for you.  Some exclusions listed (such as children of child-bearing age) are not necessarily a reason for exclusion.

 

Like all surgical procedures, the skill and experience of the surgeon will affect the surgical outcomes.  Don't rule out a resurfacing without speaking with a surgeon that actually has a lot of experience to determine whether this bone conserving option is the most suitable for you.

 

I have two shiny BMHR's (I wasn't suitable for a resurfacing, though this is an option before going to a total hip that is still bone conserving) and my personal opinion would always be for resurfacing by an experienced surgeon as a first choice. This is from my own personal, non-medical opinion that I have formed from my own independent research.

7/17/12 10:14am

It is true that hip resurfacing has its advantages and disadvantages which sometimes patients complain about it. Other patients are greatly happy with the surgery but others were in too much pain, this was i read from a certain website that there are many patients who are complaining after the surgery that was also the reason for them in consulting for a lawsuit

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By Matthew Thompson, Health Guide— Last Modified: 07/17/12, First Published: 08/21/08