GrossIt depends on your age and activity level. The best reports on standard metal plastic hip replacement indicate that in patients with average age 70, 95% last 10-15 years. With these same implants, patients age 40-60, the implants survivorship drops to 70-80% over 8 years.

What’s the difference between hip resurfacing and hip replacement?

During hip resurfacing, your surgeon trims away small amounts of damaged cartilage and bone. You keep almost all the bone in your thigh and hip socket. With hip replacement, a surgeon removes the entire head of the thighbone and replaces it with a metal stem, which is inserted down into the thigh bone (femur).

Who qualifies for hip resurfacing?

Generally speaking, the best candidates for hip resurfacing are younger (less than 60), larger-framed patients (often, but not always male) with strong, healthy bone. Patients that are older, female, smaller-framed, with weaker or damaged bone are at higher risk of complications, such as femoral neck fracture.

Who is not a candidate for hip resurfacing?

Well-accepted absolute contraindications to hip resurfacing include patients with inadequate bone stock to support the implant, severe osteoporosis, osteonecrosis involving more than 50% of the femoral head, multiple cysts larger than 1 cm in the femoral head, cognitive or medical impairments that would compromise …

Can I run after hip resurfacing?

While the results suggest that a return to running is possible after hip resurfacing, the study did not look at the long-term effects of wear on the implant. Other studies have found that patients can maintain a high level of activity for 10 to 20 years after surgery.

How much does a hip resurfacing cost?

Typical costs: Hip resurfacing typically costs about $11,000-$34,000 or more, depending on the implants used, whether the procedure is total or partial, and the hospital in which the procedure is performed.

What can I expect after hip resurfacing?

Many hip resurfacing patients are back walking just 4 hours after surgery. The total time spent in hospital is approximately about one to two days. Within two or three weeks, most patients can get back to regular activities including driving.

Is Hip resurfacing safe?

The general risks of hip resurfacing are the same as with traditional total hip replacement. These include infection, dislocation, blood clots, nerve injury, and extra bone formation around the hip that could make the hip stiff. The risk of infection with hip resurfacing is no different than with total hip replacement.

How long after hip resurfacing Can you walk?

As a rough guideline, patients can walk up to 1 mile at a time, by 2 weeks after surgery. My best advice to you during your recovery is to listen to your body – that is, if you feel pain during an exercise or afterwards, you have probably overdone it.