A unique style of hip replacement that is becoming more commonplace is a procedure known as hip resurfacing.
This is a process that works in that a part of the femur will not be removed but rather resurfaced.
This is a procedure that can be very beneficial in a number of cases.
What happens in this procedure is that the head of the femur will first be removed from the body.
The head will then be checked for damages.
These damages can come from such things as damages from arthritis or from the natural weakening of one's bones.
After the bone is removed the hip can be properly resurfaced.
What happens here is that a material will be altered by having an artificial shell go onto the femur's head.
This is something that can have a smooth surface.
It can also work to help with reshaping the head.
The shell will have to be cemented into the femur head so that it can stay in the area.
After the entire procedure is completed the femur can then be implanted back into the body.
As a result of this the pains that can be felt in one's hip can be reduced or removed altogether.
This makes going about one's daily life easier to handle.
A good benefit of this hip replacement procedure is that it is something that can work to improve the stability in one's natural hip.
This is used as a means of helping to keep it from breaking or feeling pain.
It will also be less likely to dislocate and move out of its right place.
It should be noted that hip resurfacing is generally recommended in younger patients.
Anyone who is older than the age of sixty will more than likely not be able to qualify for this procedure.