Hip Resurfacing Arthroplasty Failure. Conversion to Total Hip is it a Favorable Solution with Satisfactory Outcomes?

Abstract

Background: Hip resurfacing arthroplasty (HRA) had been utilized since the 1950s. The concept favoured for selected young active patients with degenerative hip disease owing to its proposed advantages. Revision rate in most national registries nearly 3.5%. Conversion to total hip replacement may be the correct option for old patients and those whose activity levels changed and the need for hip resurfacing no longer required.