Hip resurfacing: a technology reborn.
In recent years there has been a resurgence of interest in the concept of hip resurfacing. Much of this interest has stemmed from the work of McMinn in the West Midlands. Hip resurfacing is now emerging as a viable alternative to conventional hip replacement. In this article, we discuss the conceptual advantages offered by hip resurfacing and review the early clinical results and the ongoing clinical concerns regarding this technology.
Cutts
Steven
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Coventry and Warwick Hospital, Coventry, UK. stevenfrcs@hotmail.com
Carter
Paul B
PB
D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology; D005265:Femoral Neck Fractures / Q000209:etiology; D005271:Femur Head Necrosis / Q000209:etiology; D017276:Friction; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D007477:Ions / Q000009:adverse effects; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000517:prevention & control; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000517:prevention & control; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D013723:Teratogens
D007477:Ions; D013723:Teratogens