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Comparing Hip Resurfacing and Hip Replacement

Comparing Hip Resurfacing and Hip Replacement

Total Hip Replacement (THR)Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR)
Suitable for Elderly Patients Suitable for Younger Patients
Head of femur (thigh bone) removed Bone not removed
Articulation is metal with plastic Articulation is metal with metal
Wears our rapidly in young and active patients 'Everlasting' - based on 35 year history in Birmingham of metal on metal articulation
Activity restriction required after surgery for fear of dislocation Activity restriction not required after surgery as there is hardly any risk of dislocation (can sit on floor ,squat,etc)
Sport not advised as the usage is inversely proportional the life of the hip replacement Sport and High demand activities encouraged as usage is not related to life of resurfacing implant
Revision surgery invariably necessary in younger patients Revision surgery not Required for younger patients


Physiology of Human Hip

The normal hip joint consists of a ball rotating inside a socket. The ball is called the head of the femur and the socket in the pelvis is called the Acetabulum. The surface of the femoral head and the acetabulum (i.e. the ball and the socket) is covered by a protective layer of cartilage. This makes the joint smooth and reduces friction during movements. It covers and protects the bone like the rubber of a car tyre.

Any condition that damages the Cartilage will lead to pain, dysfunction and eventually arthritis. Cartilage can get damaged due to a number of reasons including Injury, Infection, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Avascular Necrosis ( loss of blood supply to bone), Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Developmental problem like bone Dysplasias, slipped upper femoral epiphyses etc.

 
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