Bone-sparing hip procedure performed on two international patients
SIMS Hospital in India has successfully performed a bone-sparing hip resurfacing procedure on two international patients using new high-density polyethylene implants. This technique aims to preserve natural bone and anatomy, allowing for high-activity lifestyles.
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Doctors of SIMS Hospital performed a bone-sparing hip procedure on two international patients.
The two patients — one aged 44 from USA and another aged 58 from UK — underwent the procedures. Both had researched hip resurfacing options as they wanted to be active and athletic.
According to a press release, while the conventional hip procedures often require extensive removal of bone, this approach preserves a substantial portion of the patient’s healthy natural bone while achieving a stable and functional reconstruction.
Vijay C. Bose, joint director and senior consultant, Orthopaedics, said the hip joint is a ball and socket joint. The joint can become arthritic or damaged. He said that hip resurfacing is a bone-preserving procedure. Patients had access to hip resurfacing through metal-on-metal implants but these had certain issues and were largely discontinued worldwide.
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