Hip Resurfacing
The lifestyle of young, active individuals is vastly different from that of the elderly. For them, mobility, flexibility, and durability are essential — whether for sports, fitness, travel, or daily life. These activities place higher physical demands on the joints, and traditional hip replacements may not always meet these expectations.
Modern Hip Resurfacing now offers an advanced solution — combining preservation of bone, high stability, and a greater range of motion ideal for today’s younger, active population.
Why Hip Resurfacing?
Hip resurfacing is designed especially for younger patients with strong bone quality who wish to maintain a high level of activity after surgery. Unlike a total hip replacement — where the entire head of the femur is removed — hip resurfacing reshapes and caps the existing femoral head with a smooth, durable metal or ceramic surface. This allows for more natural joint function and retains more of your original bone, making any future surgeries easier if ever needed.
In India, the number of young patients with hip arthritis is rising sharply due to conditions such as Avascular Necrosis (AVN), rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, or post-traumatic injuries. For such individuals, hip resurfacing offers the best chance to regain a pain-free, active, and natural lifestyle.
Advantages of Hip Resurfacing
Bone Preservation: Keeps most of your natural femoral bone intact — ideal for younger patients who may need longevity and future options.
Higher Range of Motion: Allows deep flexion activities such as sitting cross-legged, squatting, yoga, Puja, or Namaz — particularly suited to Indian lifestyles.
Greater Joint Stability: The large-sized resurfaced femoral head reduces the risk of dislocation and provides excellent joint balance.
Enhanced Strength and Durability: The latest ceramic and metal resurfacing bearings are engineered for long-term wear resistance and superior performance.
Minimal Wear and Debris: Advanced materials eliminate concerns related to metal ions, allergic reactions, or long-term inflammation.
Faster Recovery: Performed through minimally invasive techniques, patients often begin walking within hours of surgery using Fast-Track (FIFO) protocols.
Material Innovation: The Next Generation of Bearings
At Elite Orthopaedics, hip resurfacing uses the latest ceramicized or highly polished metal bearings designed for maximum wear resistance, strength, and motion.
Ceramic-on-Ceramic (CoC) or Ceramicized Surfaces: Provide a smooth, ultra-hard interface with minimal friction, significantly reducing wear and extending implant life.
BIOLOX® Delta Ceramics: Up to 30 times stronger than earlier ceramics, resistant to cracking or breakage, and completely biocompatible — meaning no risk of metal allergy, corrosion, or ion release.
These materials ensure longevity, stability, and a lifetime of active movement.
Minimally Invasive, Maximally Effective
Hip resurfacing today is performed using muscle-sparing minimally invasive approaches, often through incisions as small as 3–4 inches. This leads to:
Minimal pain and bleeding
Faster rehabilitation
Early return to walking — often within 3 hours after surgery
Shorter hospital stay and rapid return to daily life
When combined with the FIFO (Fast In Fast Out) recovery concept, patients experience faster healing, reduced complications, and a smooth recovery journey.
The Hip Designed for a Lifetime
For young, high-demand patients — athletes, professionals, and active individuals — Hip Resurfacing is the modern answer to maintaining mobility, flexibility, and performance for decades.
It delivers:
✅ Long-lasting results
✅ Natural joint motion
✅ Minimal bone loss
✅ Rapid return to activity
With advanced materials, precise digital techniques, and Dr. Manuj Wadhwa’s expertise, Hip Resurfacing at Elite Institutes of Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement represents the next generation in motion-preserving joint surgery — truly, the hip for a lifetime.