HIP RESURFACING - FIRST IMPRESSIONS AND NEW OPPORTUNITIES

Abstract

Midi-time follow-up results of hip resurfacing were retrospectively analyzed. 117 operations in 109 patients with average age 36,2 years were performed. From one to four years follow-up results showed good clinical and functional result with proximal hip bone stock preservation. In spite of technical difficulties of resurfacing, complication level was not more, than in standard total hip arthroplasty. This surgical procedure may be recommends for young, active patients.

Keywords

• hip joint
• resurfacing