Resurfacing Arthroplasty

Overview

Patients with severe hip arthritis may be candidates for total hip replacement (arthroplasty) or hip resurfacing (hip resurfacing arthroplasty). Each of these operations is a sort of hip replacement, although they differ significantly. Your orthopedic surgeon will discuss the various techniques and which operation is best for you.

The femoral head (thighbone head) and the damaged socket (acetabulum) are both removed and replaced with metal, plastic, or ceramic components in a typical complete hip replacement.