What to Expect on Hip Surgery Day

Pre-op and Surgery Day When you and your orthopedic surgeon decide that total hip replacement is right for you, here is an idea of what you may expect…

The Implant

The BIRMINGHAM HIP Resurfacing implant is not brand new. It has been in use around the world since 1997 and has since been implanted more than 60,000 times.…

Post-operative Hip Care and Precautions

As with any major surgical procedure, post-operative complications can occur following total hip replacement surgery. Below is a list of some of the more common complications that can…

Hip Resurfacing: Pre-op & Surgery Day

Once you and your orthopedic surgeon decide that hip resurfacing is right for you, the days and weeks leading up to surgery, as well as the day of…

Hip Rehabilitation after Surgery

Hip replacement surgery is a very complex procedure. However, the outcomes following hip replacement are usually very successful. One of the important critical success factors for a successful…

Hip Rehabilitation After Surgery

One of the critical success factors for a positive outcome is following the physical rehabilitation process. In order to help achieve the goals for a successful hip resurfacing…

Non-Surgical Alternatives to Hip Surgery

Before deciding on hip surgery, your physician may try several non-surgical, conservative measures to relieve the pain and inflammation in your hip. Lifestyle Modification The first alternative to…

Preventing Hip Resurfacing Complications

As with any major surgical procedure, post-operative complications can occur following hip resurfacing surgery. Below is a list of some of the more common complications that can occur…

Life After Hip Replacement Surgery

Once you have completed the post-operative rehabilitation process, you should have near normal range of movement and adequate strength in your hip to perform most activities of daily…

Frequently Asked Questions

Since the BIRMINGHAM HIP Resurfacing implant is new in the United States, is it clinically proven? While the BIRMINGHAM HIP Resurfacing implant is new to the United States,…