Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Links

Dr. Mark Gillespy has been trained by Smith Nephew to perform a hip resurfacing arthroplasty using the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing System. Most doctors perform total hip replacements, where as this is a different procedure that is being offered in the medical treatment of hip arthritis. Please click on the links below for more information:

Read the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing System Patient Brochure (.pdf)





More Information about the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing System:

BIRMINGHAM Hip Resurfacing
Who is a Candidate for Hip Resurfacing?
Diseases of the Hip
Non-surgical Alternatives to Hip Resurfacing
The Procedure
The Implant
Hip Resurfacing: Pre-op & Surgery Day
Hip Rehabilitation After Surgery
Preventing Hip Resurfacing Complications
Frequently Asked Questions





Movies about the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing System:

  An Introduction to the BHR System
  Conditions of Hip Resurfacing
  Anatomy of Hip Resurfacing
  Treatment Options
  Implant Design
  Bearing Surfaces
  Surgery
  Bone Conservation
  Frequently Asked Questions
  In Conclusion




Virtual Hip Resurfacing Activity
Take on the role of the Surgeon throughout a hip resurfacing surgery



Articles By Dr. Mark Gillespy
Click on the links below to see each topic:

The Birmingham Hip Resurfacing System



 

Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Candidates

Hip resurfacing is intended for young, active adults who are under 60 years of age and in need of a hip replacement. Adults over 60 who are living non-sedentary lifestyles may also be considered for this procedure. However, this can only be further determined by a review of your bone quality.

There are certain causes of hip arthritis that result in extreme deformity of either the head of the femur or the acetabulum (hip socket). These cases are usually not candidates for hip resurfacing.

Talk with your orthopaedic surgeon to determine if hip resurfacing is the right option for you.