Bone-Sparing, Total Hip Resurfacing Arthroplasty Surgery (Metal-on-Metal Device)

Last updated Friday, January 18, 2008

Review of the condition

Specifically, how is total hip resurfacing arthroplasty improved by total hip resurfacing arthroplasty?

Hip resurfacing may lead to a dramatic improvement in the quality of life of young, active patients who have advanced arthritis of the hip. When combined with a thoughtful rehabilitation program, total hip resurfacing arthroplasty allows patients with arthritic hips to regain comfort and function. The procedure has been shown in intermediate term studies (10 years of follow-up) to have met patient expectations, with an extremely low failure rate. Many patients have returned to pre-symptomatic levels of activities (sports, cycling, etc.) and occupation several months after this procedure.

Surgery for Total Hip Resurfacing Arthroplasty at the University of Washington

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