This procedure is particularly beneficial for young individuals.
Hip resurfacing vs total hip replacement.
The bone gets stronger as time goes on.
The average age for a total hip replacement is 68 says vail.
Even though newer hip replacement implants last for up to 20 years surgeons typically want to conserve as much natural bone as.
In contrast to a resurfacing procedure a total hip replacement removes the ball and neck of the femur.
Reduced risk for dislocation where the ball disengages from the socket due to the large size of the ball when compared to most hip replacements.
Another advantage says brooks is that it feels more normal because everything about it is more natural weight bearing is carried by the bone in the same way it has always been carried.
This is because in their case they are expected to outlive the normal lifespan of the implants used in the case of total hip replacement.
Potential advantages of hip resurfacing over hip replacement.
Preservation of bone on the thigh bone potentially making revision surgery easier.
Hip resurfacing patients also may function at a higher level than total hip replacements.
The curved shell side of the hip joint is replaced with metal scaffolding that is fit with a hard plastic liner.
Thus total hip replacement is a far more common procedure than hip resurfacing and has a much longer history worldwide.
An implant replaces the head of the femur with a hard ceramic or metal ball.