Metal-on-Metal Hip Resurfacing in Patients Under 30 Medical Study 2013
Woon RP1, Johnson AJ, Amstutz HC.
Degenerative hip conditions most commonly affect older patients. However, many
cases occur in younger patients…
however, hip resurfacing is a viable option. Fifty-three metal-on-metal
resurfacings in 46 patients under age 30 were performed. Patients had a variety
of etiologies, and were followed clinically and radiographically with mean
follow-up of 98.2 months. Clinical scores and x-rays were compared
pre-operatively and post-operatively…
There were 6 revisions. The Kaplan-Meier survivorship estimate at 8 years was
95%. Metal-on-metal hip resurfacing appears to be an effective procedure for
younger patients.