Innovative Birmingham Hip Resurfacing™ System preserves bone and joint stability for young,
active patients
December 15, 2006 Berlin surgeon Thomas D. Beck, of Atlantic Orthopaedics, P.A is among an
exclusive group of surgeons in this country who have been trained in the remarkable new
Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) technique. Rather than replacing the entire hip joint, as in a
total hip replacement, hip resurfacing simply shaves and caps a few centimeters of bone within
the joint.
The Birmingham Hip’s bone-conserving approach preserves more of the patient’s natural bone
structures and stability, covering the joint’s surfaces with an all-metal implant that more closely
resembles a tooth cap than a hip implant. This approach reduces the post-operative risks of
dislocation and inaccurate leg length, and because the all-metal implant is made from tough,
smooth cobalt chrome, it has the potential to last longer than traditional hip implants.
