Normally, the socket is lined with cartilage, which helps the bones move smoothly Recent concerns with hip resurfacing There has been recent concern regarding abnormal soft tissue reactions and adverse outcomes in metal-on-metal hip resurfacing and replacement implants.
In the hip joint, the rounded head of the thighbone (the femoral head) moves smoothly inside the round socket of the hip bone. Hip resurfacing is a type of surgery to replace a damaged hip joint. In men there is a small risk of a fracture of the neck of the femur Problems after hip resurfacing Latham Hip Surger We have seen a number of problems in recent years. Pseudotumors (tumor-resembling growths due to fluid buildup, inflammation, or other tissue reaction), known to be common following hip replacement, are also an unfortunate side effect of hip resurfacing, occurring in as many as 28% of those who undergo the surgery Problems after hip resurfacing Hip resurfacing has been around for over 12 years, but in the early days, it was really only done by 'enthusiasts', specialist hip surgeons who saw its potential. Home Hip resurfacing problems Hip Resurfacing Has Problems of Its Own Centeno-Schultz
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