Abstract
Metal-metal hip resurfacing offers the advantage of conservation of femoral bone stock. In addition, the implant may offer enhanced resistance to dislocation in comparison with conventional total hip arthroplasty.
We present a series of 32 female patients with one to 4 year follow up (mean age 57 ranges 50–70 at time of surgery)
All patients required hip arthroplasty. Careful preoperative selection was carried out with particular attention paid to estimation of bone density. A standard resurfacing operation was carried out. Patients had pre and postoperative WOMAC and SF36 scoring. All patients were followed closely in the post operative period. No significant complications were noted at follow up.
In our study we have shown that given careful patient selection Birmingham hip resurfacing can be safe and reliable form of arthroplasty.
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