In this episode of The OrthoZone Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Hunt and Dr. Lombardi for a discussion on Hip Resurfacing. They cover things such as how it differentiates from a total hip replacement, the patient selection process, implant components, technique, and so much more! 

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Links:

Referenced Hip Resurfacing Literature: 

1) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24700446/ 

2) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11905902/ 

3) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36983096/

Tri-County Orthopedics Website: https://www.tri-countyortho.com 

 Dr. Lombardi: https://www.tri-countyortho.com/doctors/eliseo-lee-diprinzio-md

Dr. Hunt: https://www.tri-countyortho.com/doctors/stephen-hunt-md

Time Stamps:

[0:35] Topic introduction  

[1:06] What is a hip resurfacing? How it differs from a total hip replacement  

[2:12] What patient population is best for this procedure? 

[3:23] Implant components, metal ions 

[5:12] Procedure specifics, technique & approach  

[6:36] Patient selection, post-op, longevity of implant

[8:53] Revisions, leg lengths, in summary

[10:55] Hip arthroscopy vs resurfacing, literature