Alternatives
The other options when considering hip surgery are total hip resurfacing and total hip replacement.

Total Hip Resurfacing
Total hip resurfacing is another bone-conserving approach. This procedure utilizes the same exact femoral component as partial resurfacing, but it also includes a thin, acetabular component in case the disease has damaged the acetabulum. CONSERVE® PLUS is Wright's Total Femoral Resurfacing Implant that couples with BFH™ technology. Together, the two provide a minimally invasive hip procedure that offers excellent stability with a range of motion up to 167°. This is significantly better than many standard total hip devices.

Total Hip Replacement
A total hip replacement consists of three parts: an acetabular cup that replaces the hip socket; a metal or ceramic ball to replace the femoral head; and a metal stem that attaches to the bone shaft. Traditionally, total hip replacement has replaced the large femoral head with a head much smaller than the original. Wright's CONSERVE® Total Hip with BFH™ Technology has been designed to mimic the natural kinematics of the hip by replacing the body’s natural head with a large diameter femoral head implant. This increases range of motion, thus reducing the chance of dislocation.

Total hip replacement is one of the most successful operations in modern medicine. Many studies highlight 99% survivorship at 10 years. However, most of the patients in these studies are over the age of 65 and many of them lead very inactive lifestyles. Patients today expect more out of their doctors and their implants. For active patients, hip resurfacing is becoming increasingly more popular because of its bone-conserving nature, which ensures an uncomplicated revision (should one ever be necessary).

Only a trained orthopaedic surgeon and you can make the decision about how to deal with your hip pain. Both hip resurfacing and hip replacement can improve your quality of life and allow you to return to doing daily tasks and low-impact activities with greater comfort.

Call your orthopaedic surgeon today and see if you are a candidate for any of these procedures. Or search our Physician Locator database online to find a hip surgeon in your area. He/she will be better able to recommend the most appropriate treatment for you.