Total Resurfacing Hip System
The potential objective of this study is to show that total hip resurfacing using metal fermoral (leg bone) resurfacing components on metal acetabular (hip joint) resurfacing componenets compared to a traditional total hip replacement will help conserve bone, allow ease in revsion and reduce lossening of the joint surgery.
Protocol Title: Conserve Plus Total Resurfacing Hip System
Principal Investigator: Brad Penenberg, MD
IRB Approval Number: 4251-01
Medical Specialty Area: Orthopedic Surgery
Condition/Disease: Osteoarthritis, degenerative arthritis, traumatic arthritis, congenital hip dysplasia, and avascular necrosis.
IRB Approval Expiration Date: 12/31/2004
Contact information for patients wishing more information:
Name: Debbie Cook, PA-C
Phone: 310-860-3470
E-mail: debbiecook@aol.com
