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What are the Alternatives to Hip Resurfacing Surgery?

April 26, 2017Alternatives hip resurfacing surgery

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What are the Alternatives to Hip Resurfacing Surgery?

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Total Hip Replacement: In Total Hip Replacement a prosthetic Plastic on Metal joint is inserted. The new joint is anchored into the femur bone using bone cements. This procedure removes a good bit of bone which may destabilise the integrity of the hip joint. Resection Arthroplasty: The diseased or damaged bone is removed and the remaining space is allowed to fill with scar tissue. A patient that goes through procedure can barely walk.