title: Hip resurfacing: indications, results, and conclusions.
abstract: Hip resurfacing using metal-on-metal bearings has increased in popularity as a viable treatment option for young, active patients with osteoarthritis. Theoretic advantages of this procedure include preservation of bone stock, reduction in osteolysis, and a reduced risk of dislocation when compared with conventional hip arthroplasty with smaller diameter metal-on-polyethylene bearings. Concerns associated with the use of metal-on-metal bearings during hip resurfacing include the production of metal ions with unknown carcinogenic and immunologic effects. The long-term survival of the modern metal-on-metal hip resurfacing implant is also unknown. Hip resurfacing accounts for 7.5% of all hip replacements in Australia and has a 2.2% revision rate, with femoral fracture being the most common reason for revision. The cumulative survival rate at the authors' institution is 99.14% at 3-year follow-up.
authors.affiliation: Melbourne Orthopaedic Group, Melbourne, Australia.
authors.forename: Caroline
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Hing
authors.forename: Diane
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Back
authors.forename: Andrew
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Shimmin
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D005265:Femoral Neck Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D005271:Femur Head Necrosis / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009999:Ossification, Heterotopic / Q000209:etiology; D011859:Radiography; D012086:Reoperation; D016896:Treatment Outcome