What Is Hip Resurfacing Surgery?
Hip Resurfacing Surgery is an alternative to Hip Joint Replacement Surgery that can be suitable for younger, more active patients Hip resurfacing eliminates the plastic socket in a conventional total hip replacement, and makes both parts of the bearing surface of metal. The new system is intended to last much longer, and therefore be more suitable for higher demand patients. It also allows for a wider range of movement. This is a specialized procedure, which means that Medical Tourists can choose from a limited number of facilities that have surgeons with experience in performing the surgery. Hip resurfacing techniques were developed in India. The surgery is not yet widely available elsewhere. The procedure has been through clinical trials in the US and is expected to become more common there in coming years.

MedicalTourism.com Tip on Hip Resurfacing Surgery:
When choosing where to get your hip resurfacing surgery, consider selecting from a wide range of facilities that have been internationally accredited to ensure safety, training and quality standards that are comparable to those found in most US hospitals.

Planning Your Hip Resurfacing Surgery?: What You Need To Know?
A surgeon who is experienced in hip resurfacing can determine if you are an appropriate candidate for the procedure following an examination and a review of x-rays. On rare occasions, other studies may be ordered such as MRI, CT and/or bone densitometry scans that can provide additional information to the surgeon. Generally, hip resurfacing is indicated for active adults in whom additional surgery may be required within their lifetime based upon their age, activity level and other factors.