A new type of hip resurfacing implant is now in use at The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust after surgeons at the Birmingham hospital complete the first ceramic on ceramic hip resurfacing procedure.
Keith, 53, travelled from Leamington Spa to ROH to be the first patient at The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital to receive the ceramic on ceramic hip resurfacing procedure. “It’s been incredible how much better my general movement and strength is after the operation. I knew hip resurfacing was the better option for me with my lifestyle. I enjoy running, mostly 5ks and 10ks, and I wanted the increased mobility from hip resurfacing compared to a total hip replacement.
“Because my femur is a smaller size, really the only option was to have the ceramic on ceramic and I’m thrilled this is offered on the NHS at The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital. I was out of hospital the day after surgery and 6 weeks after I was able to get rid of my crutches. I’m now in the gym building up my strength, and hope to run a 10k and possibly a half marathon later this year.”
Orthopaedic Consultant, Mr Shakir Hussain, explains: “Hip resurfacing is particularly suited to patients with osteoarthritis who are active and wish to return to sport or simply a more active lifestyle. This is because unlike a total hip replacement, hip resurfacing retains more of the natural bone.
“Ceramic implants are less likely to wear over time and are generally well-tolerated by the body. It’s a suitable option for patients where metal implants are not recommended, such as for women and patients with smaller frames.”
ReCerf® is a new ceramic implant, manufactured by medical devices company MatOrtho.
Ceramic has been used by surgeons in total hip replacements before, but its use in hip resurfacing is relatively new, which has led to clinical trials in the NHS which have so far proved successful.
Patients who are considering a hip resurfacing procedure should discuss with their surgical consultant whether the ceramic implant may be suitable for them. Royal Orthopaedic Hospital - Ask Three Questions
