Hip Arthroplasty
A 52-year-old active male with severe osteoarthritis of the left hip is considering surgical options. He works as a builder, enjoys recreational running, and is concerned about long-term implant survival. He has heard about hip resurfacing and wants to understand the advantages and disadvantages compared to total hip arthroplasty. Regarding hip resurfacing arthroplasty:
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Hip resurfacing preserves femoral bone stock by capping the femoral head rather than resecting it; t...
Ideal candidates for hip resurfacing are young (under 55-60), active males with good bone quality, n...
Metal-on-metal bearings in hip resurfacing have no concerns regarding metal ion release; cobalt and ...
Femoral neck fracture is the most common early complication of hip resurfacing; risk factors include...
Adverse reaction to metal debris (ARMD) includes a spectrum of pathology: metallosis, aseptic lympho...
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