title: The Birmingham hip resurfacing procedure: a rare complication.
abstract: A case is described of the rare complication of anterior ischemic optic neuropathy following a Birmingham hip resurfacing procedure. Because there is no proven effective treatment, prevention is the key to managing this condition.
authors.affiliation: Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Liverpool, UK.
authors.forename: James E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Arbuthnot
authors.forename: Simon F
authors.initials: SF
authors.lastname: Journeaux
authors.forename: David I
authors.initials: DI
authors.lastname: Clark
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009901:Optic Nerve Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D015207:Osteoarthritis, Hip / Q000601:surgery; D012307:Risk Factors