Modern Hip Resurfacing

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: McMinn, Derek J. W. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: London : Springer London, 2009.
• Subjects: Medicine.; Emergency medicine.; Orthopedics.; Sports medicine.; Medicine & Public Health.; Surgical Orthopedics.; Sports Medicine.; Emergency Medicine.

Over the past 10 years hip resurfacing has become increasingly popular in Europe and North America as an alternative to the more invasive procedure of total hip replacement. Rather than remove the entire femoral head and neck leading to difficulties should the hip replacement need to be revised, res...