Which hip
resurfacing device do you prefer?
Birmingham is the one we use since it is FDA
approved. Soon others will be approved. My personal
preference is the conserve plus due to decrease acetabular
angle; instrumentation and metallurgy.
What surgical
approach do you prefer?
Posterior. Exposure is better and makes a
very difficult operation easier.
How long do you
feel it takes for the bone to be fully healed, grow into the
prosthesis? What is the recommended time you tell your
patients before they can start to run again/do impact
sports?
Running and impact sports can start at about
6 mos.
How do you feel
about cementless devices? Do you prefer cemented and why?
Cemented acetabulum and cemented femoral
component. True and tried!!!
Does the length of
incision influence the rehabilitation?
NO
Do you preserve the
hip capsule during your hip resurfacing surgeries?
No. I feel that the capsule is also diseased
and should be removed.
Why is Hip
Resurfacing better than a THR - for the proper candidate?
More conservative of bone; metal on metal
and therefore decreased wear; greater range of motion and
activity.
