What's New

We welcome Dr. Krcik to our practice. Dr. Krcik is returning home to the South Side. He is a graduate of Brother Rice High School and University of Illinois-Chicago. Dr. Krcik’s specialty is in Pediatric / Adult Sports Medicine. We are very pleased to welcome him to our practice and back to Chicago!

See Dr. Krcik’s bio for further information »

Our Specialties Include

• Total Hip and Knee Replacement
• Revision Total Joint Arthroplasty
• Anterior Approach Hip Replacement
• Knee Arthroscopy / ACL Reconstruction
• Partial Knee Replacement
• Hip Resurfacing
• Hip Arthroscopy
• Ankle Arthroscopy
• Shoulder Arthroscopy / Rotator Cuff Repair / SLAP Repair
• Sports Medicine (Sports-Related Injuries)
• Pediatric Sports Medicine / Adult Sports Medicine
• Minimally Invasive Surgery of the Knee and Hip
• General Orthopedics
• Pediatric Orthopedics
• Fracture Care

Hip: Hip Resurfacing

May Be Appropriate for the Following Candidates:

• Younger, More Active Patients
• Good Bone Quality
• Osteoarthritis
• Rheumatoid Arthritis

Not Recommended for These Conditions:

• Active or Suspected Infection in or About the Hip Joint
• Poor Bone Quality, Which Your Surgeon Feels Could Not Support the Implant
• Multiple Cysts
• Any Known Allergy to Metal (e.g., Jewelry)
• Extreme Overweight (Overload on Device That Would Lead to Failure)
• Skeletal Immaturity
• Women in Childbearing Years
• Weak Immune System Due to Disease or Certain Medications (e.g., Corticosteroids)
• Kidney Failure

What is Hip Resurfacing?

In this innovative process, the end of the thigh bone (femur) is capped with a metal covering — a strong cobalt chromium metal — much like the capping of a tooth. This fits neatly into a metal cup that sits in the hip socket. The head swivels within the cup, gliding together to replicate the hip joint. The surfaces that rub against each other are both made from highly polished metal. This type of hip device is called a metal-on-metal hip resurfacing device.

Benefits of Hip Resurfacing The first benefit of hip resurfacing is that it’s bone conserving — meaning more of your healthy bone is kept intact. The damaged area is simply resurfaced, not fully removed. In this innovative process, the end of the thigh bone (femur) is capped with a metal covering — a strong cobalt chromium metal. This fits neatly into a metal cup that sits in the hip socket.

More natural motion and less chance of dislocation than total hip replacement1 - Because large amounts of bone aren’t removed, the surgeon can resurface the hip closer to the size and shape of your natural hip. In fact, your resurfaced femur is similar to the size of your natural bone so you get a better fit inside your hip socket. This may result in greater stability and the potential for an increased range of motion — so you can return to the gym or dancing, or whatever activity you loved.

You are better prepared for a later treatment - hip resurfacing removes less of your own bone, which may be important should you ever require a total hip replacement in the future.

Not a Candidate?

Talk to your doctor about what hip replacement option is right for you.