What are the major benefits of hip resurfacing?
The major benefit to resurfacing compared to traditional replacement is the preservation of bone. For patients who may outlive their implant, this is the largest advantage. Since bone is preserved at the initial operation, more bone is available for the next operation. A hip resurfacing also has a larger diameter ball, which gives greater hip joint stability, so the dislocation rate is lower. Additionally, a hip resurfacing loads the bone of the femur the way it is in your own hip, so we believe you can return to more impact activity.
