RT Journal
A1 Shimmin, Andrew
A1 Beaulé, Paul E.
A1 Campbell, Pat
T1 Metal-on-Metal Hip Resurfacing Arthroplasty
JF The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery
JO The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery
YR 2008
FD March 1
VO 90
IS 3
SP 637
OP 654
DO 10.2106/JBJS.G.01012
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.G.01012
AB The main advantage of hip resurfacing is bone conservation for patients likely to outlive a primary conventional hip replacement.Previous attempts at hip resurfacing failed predominantly because of the consequences of a high amount of wear of thin polyethylene acetabular components and poor femoral component fixation.With correct patient selection, surgeon education, and operative technique, survivorship at five years is comparable with that of traditional hip replacements.Hip resurfacing has its own unique set of complications, including a fractured neck of the femur. It is necessary to understand the risk factors prior to performing the procedure.