Incidence of Groin Pain After Metal-on-Metal Hip Resurfacing

• DOI: 10.1007/s11999-009-1133-y
• Publication Date: 2009-10-27T15:45:37Z
• Authors: Ahmad Bin Nasser; Paul E. Beaulé; Michelle O'Neill; Paul R. Kim; Anna Fazekas
• Keywords: Groin; Hip resurfacing

Metal-on-metal hip resurfacing is offered as an alternative to traditional THA for the young and active adult with advanced osteoarthritis. However, patients undergoing may be predisposed persistent groin pain due insufficient head/neck offset, uncovered acetabular component, or both. We therefore determined incidence of after metal-on-metal resurfacing, its impact on patient function, possible risk factors contributing pain. evaluated 116 a followup at least 12 months surgery (mean, 26 months; range, 12-61 months). The mean age was 48.8 years (range, 24.0-66.3 years), 21 women (18%) 95 men (82%). All were clinically radiographically had Harris score, WOMAC, UCLA Activity Rating Scale, RAND-36 General Health measure; they specifically asked if experienced currently since their surgery. Although all functional improvements postoperatively, reported pain; these (10% total) stated limited activities daily living 11 (10%) required medication Female greater having Of pain, three muscle atrophy joint effusion CT; one revision Patients have higher than those conventional THA.Level IV, therapeutic study. See Guidelines Authors complete description levels evidence.