Hip Resurfacing

With the development of hip surgery, many advantages exist compared to the traditional full hip replacement:

• Smaller Device: device is chrome cobalt, metal combination. It is smaller than a traditional total hip device. With a smaller device the operation is less invasive, therefore providing the patient with a rapid, post operative mobilisation program.
• Smaller Incision: The incision itself is approximately 15cm -20cm long.
• Reduction in the Bone removed: hip resurfacing literally means retreading the bone with a metal prosthesis. Therefore, there is a significant decrease in the amount of bone removal. Only a small amount of bone needs to be removed.
• Decrease in Complication Rates: hip surgery greatly reduces the disruption of the joint, therefore providing a shorter recovery period and a decrease in complications. A dramatic reduction of dislocation rates, and a reduction to the problem of leg lengthening or shortening.
• Shorter Recovery Time: Most hip patients are walking 4 hours after surgery. Total time spent in hospital is approximately 2 days. Within 2 weeks, most patients are back driving, resuming most of their normal activities. hip resurfacing dramatically improves quality of life.