As pointed out by Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Warwick Radford from the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, there are different schools of thought with regard to what is the 'ideal hip replacement'. Patients need independent advice and a good informed conversation with their doctor to decide on which type of implant, and which form of operation might be best for them.
If you are unsure if you need a hip replacement or do not know what type of replacement to go for an excellent starting point for expert information is Mr Radford's plain English article on 'What's hip and what's hype in hip surgery'.
As part of his helpful article Mr Radford has come up with the following 'top ten hip tips' or questions you should ask before arranging your surgery:
What are the different types of hip replacement?
Is ceramic better than metal?
What is the ideal size of hip replacement?
What is resurfacing?
Is resurfacing better than total hip replacement?
What is the latest on keyhole or minimally invasive surgery?
Can computers aid the surgeon?
What is the best way of treating hip pain?
What is arthroscopy?
What is the latest expert opinion?
