title: Surface replacement solutions for the arthritic hip.
abstract: Surface replacement is a conservative treatment for young, active patients with hip osteoarthritis. It provides an increased range of motion as the result of a larger diameter head and improved wear characteristics because of the metal-on-metal articulation as well as an extremely low dislocation rate and increased patient function. While early results are encouraging, long-term outcomes are necessary to define and delineate the role of surface replacement arthroplasty in the treatment of significant hip arthritis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics, Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals of Cleveland, Cleveland, Ohio 44106, USA.
authors.forename: Victor M
authors.initials: VM
authors.lastname: Goldberg
mesh_terms: D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / Q000379:methods*; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D005260:Female; D005270:Femur Head / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015337:Multicenter Studies as Topic; D015207:Osteoarthritis, Hip / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D011859:Radiography; D016896:Treatment Outcome