The Implant
The BIRMINGHAM HIP Resurfacing implant is not brand new. It has been in use around the world since 1997 and has since been implanted more than 60,000 times. However, it is new to the United States, where it was approved for use by the Food and Drug Administration in 2006.
See Benefits of Hip Resurfacing.
*Trademark of Smith & Nephew.
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Hip before surgery
Hip implant components
BHR system cuts
Total Hip Replacement cuts
BHR system implant
Total Hip Replacement implant