Dr Andrew Dutton
What happens if hip resurfacing wears out?
The results of hip resurfacing wears out mainly because the femoral cap breaks loose from the bone where it is supposed to be attached. When this happens, the procedure can be converted into a traditional total hip replacement, which involves having a stem placed into the thigh bone. It also entails attaching a big metal ball to match your hip socket. The socket will be attached to the bone without any need for revision. This willl give you a metal-on-metal hip replacement.
www.drandrewdutton.com/blog/faqs-about-birmingham-hip-art...
What happens if hip resurfacing wears out?
The results of hip resurfacing wears out mainly because the femoral cap breaks loose from the bone where it is supposed to be attached. When this happens, the procedure can be converted into a traditional total hip replacement, which involves having a stem placed into the thigh bone. It also entails attaching a big metal ball to match your hip socket. The socket will be attached to the bone without any need for revision. This willl give you a metal-on-metal hip replacement.
www.drandrewdutton.com/blog/faqs-about-birmingham-hip-art...