Doctors Articles
Metal wear on metal on metal implants by Dr. Thomas Gross
I have used over 3000 metal bearings in primary total hip and hip resurfacing as well as revision surgery. I have revised 2 for adverse wear 7 years after implantation. I know that most other high volume hip resurfacing surgeons have a similar experience.
Hip Resurfacing by John O'Hara
The original or very first resurfacing that we know of was made of solid Teflon on both sides. It was designed by John Charnley, who was dissatisfied with the results and changed instead to develop metal on plastic hip replacements.
Hip Resurfacing vs THR by Mark Bloomfield
I have now done over 1000 hip resurfacings. Practically all the Birmingham device marketed by Smith & Nephew. So I thought I would share what I think about the technique right now.