Five Advantages of Hip Resurfacing
Hip resurfacing is a technique invented specifically for younger patients with hip problems. Conventional total hip replacement, while being a good option for an elderly person (above 70 years), can be a poor choice for young patients as it will fail rapidly.
The hip resurfacing operation is an alternative to hip replacement and has 5 crucial advantages.
The first is that no plastic (polyethylene) is used like in conventional hip replacement. Since an anatomical sized ‘metal on metal’ bearing is used, it lasts for a very long time, manifold that of conventional hip replacement and is extremely popular in Europe, Australia and some parts of Asia. The anatomy and bio-mechanics after resurfacing mimic a normal hip very closely.
The second advantage is post operatively patients are encouraged to lead an active life after hip resurfacing, and must play some sport, do swimming etc. No activity is restricted including sitting on the floor, crossing legs etc. In short, it behaves like a normal hip enabling patients to return to their normal lifestyle. In contrast, after a hip replacement one has to
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