Who should not consider hip resurfacing?
Due to specific health risks, some patients should not consider hip resurfacing. Elderly patients or those leading sedentary lifestyles are generally not recommended for this procedure. Patients who are pregnant or may become pregnant, or who have weak bones, kidney trouble, metal allergy/sensitivity, rheumatoid arthritis that is poorly controlled or that requires prednisone treatment, insulin dependent diabetes, lupus or other immuno-compromising diseases such as amyloidosis are not good candidates for hip resurfacing. The indications and contraindications for any implant surgical procedure are complex and require the input of an experienced surgeon. Please discuss these issues with your surgeon.
