Abstract
The purpose of this study is to show our experience with Birmingham Hip Resurfacing which we think it is a procedure that will play a big role in hip replacement surgery, especially for young people.
Methods:
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Operative Records from the Theatre Registrar Book, Implant register Book and the theatre computer records.
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Other similar studies from other Hospitals
Birmingham Hip Resurfacing – Ashford and St. Peter’s Hospitals Experience for the period March 2000 to January 2004.
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The total number of cases done for the period: 290
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The number of patients: 277
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Male: 160
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Female: 130
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Right Hip: 145
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Left Hip: 120
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Side not recorded: 25
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Both sides done: 13
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Primary cases: 286
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Revisions: 4
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The youngest male done aged: 25 years
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The youngest female done aged: 33 years
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The oldest male done aged: 75 years
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The oldest female done aged: 72 years
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Mean age: 56.5 years
Conclusion: Birmingham Metal on Metal Resurfacing started by Mr. Derek McMinn at about 13 years ago.
Our results and results world-wide are encouraging. The failure rate of THR in young patients is very high, and the revision is difficult and requires a major reconstructive operation. Therefore BHR is a good alternative in our opinion.
Honorary Secretary Mr Bimal Singh. Correspondence should be addressed to BOSA (British Orthopaedic Specialists Association), c/o Royal College of Surgeons, 35 – 43 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, London WC2A 3PE.
