The trend in Orthopaedic surgery is to get younger, active patients back to work and recreational activities faster.

The most recent advancement in Orthopaedic hip replacement is a procedure called Hip Resurfacing. This procedure can be done on patients as young as 35 who are very active, doing sports such as soccer, volleyball and downhill skiing. The major benefit of this procedure is a return to normal activities with almost no restrictions.

This surgery is an alternative to total hip replacement.

During the procedure, the femoral head is resurfaced with a high strength metal cap. Femoral resurfacing does not require removal of the femoral head and neck and does not require a metal stem like that in traditional total hip replacement. This is a bone sparing, more conservative procedure which may delay the need for traditional total hip replacement. It's designed for younger patients who have been told they are too young for total hip replacement. These patients are frequently more active and place higher demands on their hips than the average patient.