A picture is worth a thousand words! A sketch by
Patricia Walter illustrates a hip resurfacing device on the
left compared to a total hip replacement device on the
right. Which bone sparing device looks more natural
and bone conserving to you? According to medical studies, a
hip resurfacing provides a more natural gait and loads the
hip more naturally than a total hip replacement.
Gait Medical Study for Hip Resurfacing.
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