Hip resurfacing-keys to success.
In recent years, metal-on-metal hip resurfacing has become an increasingly popular treatment for patients needing hip arthroplasty. Important factors to consider for a successful outcome include proper patient selection and surgical technique, including approach, component positioning, and cementing technique. This review will serve as guide to both those who are learning the technique of hip resurfacing and to more experienced surgeons.
Maguire
Cara M
CM
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA.
Seyler
Thorsten M
TM
Boyd
Harold S
HS
Lai
Lawrence P
LP
Delanois
Ronald E
RE
Jinnah
Riyaz H
RH
D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D001843:Bone Cements / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002983:Clinical Competence; D006621:Hip Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D008670:Metals; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; D018579:Patient Selection; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D001843:Bone Cements; D008670:Metals