Hip Resurfacing Surgery Recovery Guidelines, New York

Post-Op Instructions

	What are the major benefits of hip resurfacing?
	Why should I have a hip resurfacing vs. a traditional total hip replacement?
	What are the specific risks of hip resurfacing?

With both traditional hip replacement and surface replacement the socket is inserted in a similar fashion.

This is an important topic that has come to light recently in the national media (NY Times Nov 8, 2008). It is becoming...