«Resurfacing» is a surgical procedure that involves resurfacing a joint eroded by osteoarthritis. This resurfacing is performed using metal prosthetic implants. The discovery and surgical use of new metals, such as tantalum, have significantly increased the success rate of this type of treatment.
The end result is a hip that is anatomically and biomechanically more similar to the patient’s natural joint and offers better stability, flexibility, and range of motion. The risk of dislocation is minimal. A high level of activity is achieved—greater than with conventional arthroplasty.
This type of implant preserves more bone and, as a result, ensures greater mobility than traditional surgery.
