Hip Resurfacing Surgery: Before & After Hip resurfacing

This surgery developed to alternate to the total hip replacement. It consists of palcing of the metal cap known as cobalt-chrome metal cap. It is shaped like a mushroom and it has a hollow structure.

Metal is then placed in the acetabulum on the head of the femur. This is done after the matching of the metal cup. On the surface of the patient hip joint articulating surface is replaced, compare to total hip replacement a very little bone is replaced.

When the components are placed in the correct position patient is able to move the hip. When the movement is done joints induces the synovial fluid which flows between the hard metal bearing surface lubricant.