The evolution of hip resurfacing arthroplasty.

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Abstract

[Indexed for MEDLINE] 9. Orthop Clin North Am. 2005 Apr;36(2):187-93, ix. doi: 10.1016/j.ocl.2005.01.002. Complications associated with hip resurfacing arthroplasty. Shimmin AJ(1), Bare J, Back DL. Author information: (1)The Melbourne Orthopaedic Group, 33 The Avenue Windsor, 3181 Melbourne, Australia. ashimmin@optusnet.com.au Hip resurfacing arthroplasty is an old orthopedic concept that has undergone a resurgence of interest in the past decade. Because of the rapid increase in the number of procedures being performed, previously recognized complications have begun to recur. This article focuses on complications that are related to the hip resurfacing procedure such as femoral neck fractures, avascular necrosis, raised metal ion levels, and sound initial and durable long-term fixation of an all-metal monoblock cobalt/chrome acetabular component. Dislocation rates after resurfacing and other complications are briefly discussed. DOI: 10.1016/j.ocl.2005.01.002