Höftresurfacing
Höftresurfacing, also known as hip resurfacing arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure to treat hip osteoarthritis. It is a type of hip replacement surgery that preserves more of the patient's bone compared to traditional total hip replacement. In this procedure, the damaged surfaces of the femoral head (the ball of the hip joint) and the acetabulum (the socket of the hip joint) are reshaped and then covered with metal components. The femoral head is typically reshaped and capped with a metal prosthesis, while the acetabulum is fitted with a metal cup.
The primary advantage of hip resurfacing is the preservation of bone stock, which may make future revision
The surgery is performed under general or spinal anesthesia. After preparing the hip joint, the surgeon removes