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Hip Resurfacing Service at UCSD Medical Center |
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Hip resurfacing is an alternative to total hip replacement aimed toward active adults who, historically, have an increased risk for failure of a conventional hip replacement. It allows patients to have their arthritic, damaged hip bones reshaped and resurfaced, not removed.
- Quantity and quality of bone of the proximal femur preserved
- Femoral head and neck re-shaped, not removed
- Minimal acetabular bone is removed for insertion of the modern generation resurfacing devices
- Minimal risk of any leg length discrepancy
- Low risk of dislocation
- Maximal range of motion after surgery
- Relatively easy and safe revision in the event of implant failure
- Very likely return to high-level activities, such as tennis, skiing, surfing, basketball and cycling
- Low rates of failure
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Feeling Like Yourself Again is Power.
So is knowing that doctors at UCSD Medical Center were among the first in the nation to offer hip resurfacing.
Read David Nassi's Story.
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Hip Resurfacing Service Perlman Medical Office 9350 Campus Point Drive La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 657-8200
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