• J Arthroplasty · Oct 2009

    Case Reports

    Hip resurfacing in an 88-year-old patient? Highlighting selection criteria for hip resurfacings in patients older than 65 years.

    • Ikram Nizam, Lawrence Kohan, and Dennis Kerr.
    • Joint Orthopaedic Centre, Bondi Junction, NSW, Australia.
    • J Arthroplasty. 2009 Oct 1; 24 (7): 1143.e11-4.

    AbstractThe success of hip resurfacings in the older population is still to be determined, although it has been an attractive option in the much younger patients with arthrosis of the hip. We present a 95-year-old active, independent patient who underwent a Birmingham hip resurfacing at 88 years of age. More than 7 years after surgery, the original components are still in situ, and the patient is pain-free with a very active lifestyle at the age of 95 years. Hip resurfacings are not without risks, and we highlight the evolution of strict selection criteria for patients older than 65 years who may be suitable candidates for hip resurfacing arthroplasty.

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