Hip Resurfacing 

Hip Resurfacing – A Bone-Preserving Alternative 

Hip resurfacing is a bone-preserving joint replacement designed for patients with advanced hip arthritis, particularly younger, active individuals who want to maintain a high level of activity after surgery. Unlike a conventional total hip replacement, resurfacing preserves more of your natural bone, offers excellent impact and wear resistance, and has a low dislocation rate—making it ideal for those who wish to return to sports and demanding physical activities. 

The Evolution of Hip Resurfacing 

Traditionally, hip resurfacing has been performed using Metal-on-Metal (MoM) bearings. While this option has delivered good long-term results in carefully selected patients, concerns arose over metal ion release and its potential effects. These issues led to scrutiny and recalls of certain implant designs in the past. 

Despite this, the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) system—used exclusively by A/Prof Hazratwala—has demonstrated excellent survivorship, even outperforming some conventional hip replacements in long-term registry data. 

What’s New? Ceramic-on-Ceramic (CoC) Resurfacing 

A new generation of hip resurfacing implants featuring Ceramic-on-Ceramic articulation has recently entered the market. This innovation aims to eliminate the complications associated with metal ions, offering a potentially safer and more durable solution. 

Early results (2-year data) are promising, but it’s important to note that long-term outcomes are still being studied. Only time will confirm whether CoC truly surpasses previous technology. For now, A/Prof Hazratwala is among the few surgeons in Australia offering this option to very carefully selected patients. 

Why Choose A/Prof Hazratwala? 

• Over 15 years of experience in hip resurfacing 

• Exclusive use of proven BHR implants for MoM cases 

• Advanced planning with image-derived instrumentation and computer navigation for precise implant positioning 

• One of the few surgeons offering Ceramic-on-Ceramic resurfacing in Australia 

• Rigorous patient selection to ensure the best outcomes