Hip Resurfacing provides younger, more active patients with
an alternative choice of treatment for degenerative hip
disease. It offers significant advantages compared to
conventional
Total Hip Replacement – the implant should last
longer and is more stable – allowing a return to a more
normal lifestyle for those patients who wish to remain
active.
Modern
Hip Resurfacing was pioneered and developed by Corin,
a British company based in Cirencester, in the South-West of
England. In clinical use since 1991, Corin Hip Resurfacing
implants are used by hundreds of surgeons around the world.
Within this site you can find out exactly what conventional
Total Hip Replacement involves and how it differs from Hip
Resurfacing. A series of
Frequently asked Questions are
answered, and a summary of available
Clinical Results is
provided. You can use the
Locate A Surgeon form to request
information about surgeons in your area who use this
technique, and in
Local Information you can find out about
Hip Resurfacing in your country.
In the
Case Studies section you can read the personal
stories of just a few of the many thousands of patients who have chosen
Hip
Resurfacing as their treatment option.
The information contained within this site has been designed
for you, the patient. It is presented in lay terms and is
intended to help you make an informed choice with regard to
your choice of treatment.
If you would like more information, or have specific
questions you would like answered, do not hesitate to
contact us using the
comments form provided.
A patient Information Pack is available free of charge, and
includes a 16-page booklet and a 20-minute video, explaining
Hip Resurfacing, who it is suitable for, and including
interviews with two patients. You can request a copy of the
Pack by calling the Corin Hip Resurfacing Helpline on 01285
649230 (from the UK) or +44 1285 649230 (international).
Note:
USA patients - The Cormet device is now approved by the FDA
for general use by appropriately trained surgeons.
Stryker Orthopaedics is our marketing and distribution
partner for this device in the USA and therefore all
enquiries and requests should be directed to Stryker at
www.stryker.com
