This is known as metal-on-metal hip resurfacing and it involves replacing the diseased or damaged surfaces in the hip joint with metal plating, which requires less prosthetics and less bone removal. This is a type of Hip Replacement which replaces the two surfaces of the hip joint.

Hip resurfacing can be considered for people with advanced hip disease. Resurfacing is likely to last longer than a conventional replacement joint.

The resurfacing components are made of “As Cast” Cobalt chrome which results in a high quality surface with a low friction finish, hence low wear.

“Birmingham Hip Resurfacing”  

The BIRMINGHAM HIP Resurfacing is ideal for younger or active patients considering hip replacement surgery as a treatment for hip pain or hip arthritis. Hip resurfacing is especially important for patients who are concerned about bone conservation.

Now, after a decade of use, the fixation and design of the BIRMINGHAM HIP is the gold standard of Resurfacing design.