Hip resurfacing surgery is highly recommended to candidates diagnosed with advanced hip arthritis. However, the procedure is only preferred to the individuals who do not require complete replacement of the femoral head along with the bone. As opposed to THR or total hip replacement surgery, hip resurfacing keeps the femoral head intact and implements a modified approach to provide a cure. The procedures are suggested to suitable candidates who shall respond better without a complete replacement. The success rates for hip resurfacing surgery varies from 86% to 93% for 8-10 years. The longevity of the procedure also depends on the type of implant used across the world.
Hip arthritis often results in bone degeneration and cartilage damage, owing to which, resurfacing surgeries are highly implemented. The procedure provides umpteenth relief to candidates struggling with extreme pain, inflammation and partial or complete immobility. The procedure involves fixing a metal cap on the head of the femoral bone which is complimented with a cup shaped metal prosthesis affixed at the acetabular cavity. The femoral head is polished for ensuring a smooth surface in order to reduce friction between the bone and the metal cap. The metal used, in general, is an alloy of cobalt and chrome, which ensures guaranteed longevity to the candidates.
Hip resurfacing surgery is considered one of the better alternatives to complete replacement surgeries for suitable candidates. However, the candidate should:
The cost of hip resurfacing surgery varies from $5,500 to $28,000. The cost mostly depends on the country from where the procedure is being availed. Hence, determining factors for hip resurfacing cost are:
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Birmingham hip resurfacing surgery is an alternative to the total hip replacement surgery, which is indicated in patients with advanced arthritis of the hip. The latter could be performed as an anterior hip replacement or posterior hip replacement.
Both hip resurfacing and total hip replacement procedures are, in a way, a form of hip replacement. In Birmingham hip resurfacing surgery, the femoral head of the bone is not removed.
Instead, it is trimmed and capped with a metal covering and the damaged bone is replaced with a metal cup. In total hip replacement surgery (anterior hip replacement and posterior hip replacement), the femoral head and neck of the bone are removed and replaced with a metal ball and a metal stem.
Patients with advanced arthritis of the hip are recommended to undergo hip resurfacing surgery. Hip resurfacing is not suitable for all patients. Patients below 60 years who have strong healthy bones are allowed to undergo hip resurfacing surgery. Patients with femoral neck cysts, severe bone loss, and osteoporosis are not suitable for this procedure.
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