Am I eligible for Hip Resurfacing?

As you are a male under 65 years of age or female under 55 years of age you may be eligible for Hip Resurfacing.
Painful arthritis of the hip can be treated with hip replacement or hip resurfacing. The results of both these surgeries are usually very successful.
The decision about which option depends on age, gender and other factors. Male patients under the age of 65 and female patients under the age of 55 are good candidates for ceramic-on-ceramic resurfacing. As people get older, the risk of femoral neck fracture increases, and in older patients, it usually makes more sense to have a total hip replacement. Sometimes patients outside these age categories can have a successful resurfacing, if their bone quality is good.

As you are a male greater than 65 years of age or female greater than 55 years of age, a total hip replacement is probably the best choice for you. For more information on total hip replacement, please visit (page link)

As your activity level is low, a total hip replacement may be the best choice for you.
A ceramic-on-ceramic resurfacing is particularly suited to patients with moderate or high levels of activity. These patients are more likely to get the full benefit of the ceramic-on-ceramic resurfacing.

As your activity level is high, a hip resurfacing may be the best choice for you.
A ceramic-on-ceramic resurfacing particularly suited to patients with moderate or high levels of activity. These patients are more likely to get the full benefit of the ceramic-on-ceramic resurfacing.

Osteoporosis and osteopenia may be contraindications for hip resurfacing because they increase the risk of femoral neck fracture. This will be assessed at your consultation. Previous hip fractures are generally a contraindication for hip resurfacing. Similarly, hip issues as a child can cause deformities, or other abnormalities which make hip resurfacing more difficult, and a total hip replacement may be a better option.

Osteoporosis and osteopenia may be contraindications for hip resurfacing because they increase the risk of femoral neck fracture. This will be assessed at your consultation. Previous hip fractures are generally a contraindication for hip resurfacing. Similarly, hip issues as a child can cause deformities, or other abnormalities which make hip resurfacing more difficult, and a total hip replacement may be a better option.