Is occasional ‘clicking’ in the hip normal?
• Will the implant set off metal detectors at airports? • Are there range of motion restrictions / ‘hip precautions’ after surgery? • When can I resume sexual activities? • How long should I keep doing the prescribed post-operative exercises? • When does the tape come off my wound? • How long will my hip resurfacing last? • How do I know if I am a good candidate for a hip resurfacing? The first part of this decision is based on your level of pain and how badly your hip is affecting your quality of life. Next is the decision between a total hip replacement and a hip resurfacing. Generally, if you are young and active, you are at an increased risk for failure of a total hip replacement. In this group of patients, a hip resurfacing may be advantageous because bone is preserved with this surgery which allows future reconstructive options if the device fails. Simply put, a resurfacing is more easily revised than a total hip. Lastly, a review of your x-rays by your surgeon makes the final de
