Hip Resurfacing at Surface HippyPosted on by Patricia Walter
Dr. AmstutzWe simply cannot predict how long the hip
resurfacing implants will last for several reasons. First, wear
of implants is a function of how they are used; NOT a function
of time! In other words, durability is directly related to
several factors including the patient’s activity level, quality
of the femoral bone, implant design, the patient’s unique
anatomy and the surgeon’s skill in performing the surgery.
Secondly, it is difficult and inappropriate to