About the Hip Total Hip Replacement Minimally Invasive Total Hip Replacement Metal on Metal Hip Replacement Ceramic Hip Replacement Surface Arthroplasty Computer Navigation Anterior Hip Approach

This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the expert guidance of your orthopedic surgeon. Any questions or concerns you may have should be directed to your orthopedic surgeon. Surface arthroplasty was designed to address the issue of bone loss which was commonly seen when hip replacements failed at ten to twelve years. The surface arthroplasty operation requires a larger incision significantly more time to perform and has a higher complication rate. Femoral neck fracture, for example, which require conversion to a total hip replacement have been seen in up to 60% of patients in some published series. The new generation of metal on metal hip replacement components have 1/350th of the wear of a conventional metal on plastic implant and may last the lifetime of the patient. A metal on metal hip implant can be done with a minimally invasive technique, faster recovery, has a significantly lower complication rate and may last the life of the patient.