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Review
. 2006 Dec;82(974):802-5.
doi: 10.1136/pgmj.2005.044594.

Hip resurfacing: a technology reborn

Steven Cutts  1 , Paul B Carter
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Review

Hip resurfacing: a technology reborn

Steven Cutts et al. Postgrad Med J. 2006 Dec.

Abstract

In recent years there has been a resurgence of interest in the concept of hip resurfacing. Much of this interest has stemmed from the work of McMinn in the West Midlands. Hip resurfacing is now emerging as a viable alternative to conventional hip replacement. In this article, we discuss the conceptual advantages offered by hip resurfacing and review the early clinical results and the ongoing clinical concerns regarding this technology.

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Competing interests: None.

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