Who can undergo Hip Resurfacing?
Anyone in the age group of 18 to 65 years can undergo hip resurfacing. All that is required is that there must be enough femoral head left to resurface and the bone must be of fair quality. Even moderately osteoporotic bone can be resurfaced, provided patients take bone strengthening agents (Calcium, Vitamin D, Fosamax/Actonel) thereafter The message is clear – patients must not wait forever to have surgery on their hips. The best results are obtained when surgery is done in good time!
