An exciting
new alternative to total hip replacement is now available
in the United States. Used successfully for years around
the globe, the BIRMINGHAM HIP Resurfacing System has
recently been approved by the Food and Drug Administration
for use in the United States. Now, patients suffering
from hip pain due to arthritis, dysplasia or avascular
necrosis can benefit from its conservative approach to
treatment.
Because this technologically advanced surgical
procedure resurfaces rather than replaces the end of
your femur (thighbone), you may participate in more strenuous
physical activity with an implant that is potentially
more stable and longer-lasting than traditional total
hip replacements. And if future revision surgery is required,
it may be a less complex and less traumatic procedure.
In fact, a 1,626-hip study of the effectiveness of the
technique found that 99.5-percent of patients responded
they were “Pleased” or “Extremely pleased” with the results
of their BIRMINGHAM HIP Resurfacing surgery.
