subject: Distinguishing Between Hip Resurfacing Surgery And Total Hip Arthroplasty [print this page] Hip replacement products manufactured by pharmaceutical companies such as DePuy Orthopaedics, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, include the two infamous hip implants ASR XL Acetebular Hip System and ASR Hip Resurfacing System. Recipients of these hip implants professed they experienced premature adverse effects due to its defective structure. The cost garnered from the compensation granted to the affected individuals due to the DePuy hip replacement recall issued caused a decrease
in Johnson & Johnson's income. Nevertheless, let us tackle on the difference between the two operation which utilizes the two said hip implants. Hip resurfacing is different from a total hip replacement surgery but both are under the category of hip replacement methods.
The hip joint or acetabulofemoral joint (AF joint) is greatly affected by serious conditions of the bone like osteoarthritis which needs prompt interventions in order to avoid complications. If the condition proved to be irreparable, a hip replacement intervention is indicated. The most common form of hip replacement surgery is a Total Hip Replacement (THR) operation (also known as a Total Hip Arthroplasty). In this hip management, the irreversibly damaged hip joint is replaced by a hip replacement device. The acetabulofemoral joint is usually the section of the hip which is replaced in this method. Another hip replacement surgical procedure is a hemiarthroplasty ("hemi" being half or partial in nature) which is similar to a total hip replacement arthroplasty in most ways but it generally only replaces the femoral head.
A Hip Resurfacing Operation, on the other hand, is actually a divergent intervention for total hip replacement operation. The procedure is similar in many ways to the conventional total hip replacement surgery since it was originally developed as an alternative method to THR but the difference lies in the type of hip implant placed and the amount of bone to be removed. The hip device used in this procedure is shaped like a mushroom, hollow and is made of cobalt-chrome metal which is then placed as a replacement of the femoral head. When the patient moves, the activity induces the secretion of synovial fluid which naturally coats the surface of the metal cup and lubricates it for smoother movement of the joint.
Just like any invasive major surgery, the expertise and experience of the surgeon who conducts it is crucial that is why if you are planning to have a hip replacement operation, choose you doctor wisely. Choosing the most efficient and safest hip implant is also important. The DePuy hip recall issued was a good news to consumers. But for those who experienced complications from the DePuy hip implants, you can actually raise your case by contacting an adept hip replacement lawyer. For more information about the recall and lawsuits, visit related sites available.
