Abstract
Young adults are supposed to be enthusiastic, ambitious, energetic and productive. However, the disabling pain and consequent risk of job loss arising from certain pathological conditions in the hip can almost ruin their lives.
This paper discusses the biomechanical properties of the ceramic-on-ceramic total hip arthroplasty (THA) and metal-on-metal resurfacing implants, highlighting the advantages and disadvantages, and compares the survival rates of THA and new generation hip resurfacing procedures.
Short to mid-term results of hip resurfacing seem promising, but more research is necessary to find a better solution to the problem of hip pain in young adults.
The abstracts were prepared by Professor M.B.E. Sweet. Correspondence should be addressed to him at PO Box 47363, Parklands, Johannesburg 2121, South Africa.
