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The BIRMINGHAM HIP* Resurfacing System (BHR*) is one of the many innovative products introduced by Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics to meet the changing needs of surgeons and patients.

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Hip Replacement


Conventional Total Hip Replacement is a very successful procedure for the treatment of Hip Arthritis.

The purpose of total hip replacement is to remove the two damaged and worn parts of the hip joint - the hip socket (acetabulum) and the ball (femoral head) - and replace them with smooth, artificial implants called prostheses, which will help make the hip strong, stable, and flexible again.

For younger, more active people needing a hip replacement there is a high chance that a traditional hip replacement will wear out during their lifetime and need to be replaced again - a second replacement (revision) is much more difficult and consequently may last a shorter time than the original replacement.

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