Hip Resurfacing Surgery In Dubai
Hip Resurfacing Surgery in Dubai - Overview
Hip pain can be persistent and frustrating, affecting everything from daily routine to overall quality of life. For those struggling with hip issues, finding a solution that provides relief without the need for a total hip replacement is a priority.
This is where Hip Resurfacing comes in—a less invasive option that can help you regain mobility and reduce pain, allowing you to return to the activities you love. Whether it’s walking, exercising, or simply enjoying life without discomfort, hip resurfacing offers a tailored approach to restoring your hip health while preserving more of your natural bone.
OrthoPro Clinic specialises in Hip Resurfacing in Dubai with a state-of-the-art care facility focusing on proficiency, accuracy, and customized treatment programs. We strive to support you in regaining your active lifestyle with confidence and ease.

What is Hip Resurfacing?
The hip joint consists of a ball joint and an annular joint where the femoral head inserts into the acetabulum of the hip bone.
Hip resurfacing is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that can treat hip bone damage or hip nerve injuries. During surgery, the damaged parts of the femoral head are cut, the coil is removed and metal caps are inserted.
This procedure is an alternative to conventional total hip replacement surgery. The procedure entails the complete removal of the ball and socket of the hip joint and is replaced with a plastic, metal, or ceramic prosthetics.
Indications and Contraindications
If you have severe hip arthritis, any sort of hip injury or pelvic fractures and conservative treatment options such as medication, injections, and physical therapy have not relieved your symptoms, our surgeon may suggest hip resurfacing surgery to improve your quality of life. This surgery is more suitable for younger patients with larger frames and strong, healthy bones.
However, if you have metal hypersensitivity, osteoporosis, impaired kidney function, or avascular necrosis (dead bone), hip resurfacing surgery is not recommended.
Hip Resurfacing Surgery in Dubai – The Procedure
Hip resurfacing surgery is a medical procedure that is typically performed with the patient under spinal or general anaesthesia. During the surgery, the surgeon will make an incision over the patient’s thigh to access the hip joint. The femoral head will be then removed and trimmed of any damage using special instruments.
Next, a metal cap will be fitted over the femoral head. The damaged bone and cartilage lining the socket will be removed and replaced with a metal cup. Finally, the femoral head will be repositioned into the socket, and the incision will be closed.
Recovery
Most patients go home within 1 to 4 days after surgery.
You might be able to start putting weight on your leg right after surgery, depending on your doctor’s advice and how strong your bone is. To aid you in walking, you may need a walker, cane, or crutches for the initial few days or weeks until you feel steady enough to walk on your own.
It’s normal to feel some pain and discomfort for several weeks after surgery. If needed, your doctor can prescribe pain medication to help manage it.
Advantages of Hip Resurfacing in Dubai
Hip resurfacing is a surgical procedure that offers some advantages over total hip replacement. The main benefits are:
- Replacement is easy: Both require long-term replacement of components due to wear, corrosion, or failure. However, the amount of bone removed from the back of the femur is small, which makes reoperation easier.
- Reduced risk of hip fracture: As the ball at the back of the hip returns in size and approaches its normal size, the risk of hip fracture decreases
- More natural gait: Hip retraction creates a more natural gait and increased hip movement. However, there are also complications associated with the hip recurrence, e.g.
- Femoral neck fracture: If the hip retracts, there is a risk of femoral neck fracture, which may require a total hip replacement.
- Metal ions hazards: Moving a metal ball over a metal socket can produce metal particles or ions, which can cause allergies, pain and inflammation.
Hip reconstruction is a more complicated procedure, requiring a larger incision.
Like any surgery, hip resurfacing carries some risks and complications, such as:
- Formation of blood clots in the leg veins
- Injury to nerves or blood vessels
- Infection
- Femoral neck fracture
- Dislocation
Restore your hip with precise Hip Resurfacing surgery in Dubai at OrthoPro Clinic
At OrthoPro Clinic in Dubai, we understand how much your quality of life depends on a healthy, pain-free hip. Our highly experienced and proficient team offers hip resurfacing surgery that is designed to restore your hip just the right way, helping you regain the mobility and comfort you deserve.
Trust us to guide you through every step of the journey, from consultation to recovery, so you can get back to living your life to the fullest.
FAQs
Hip resurfacing is a less invasive procedure compared to a total hip replacement. Instead of completely removing the damaged hip joint, hip resurfacing involves reshaping and capping the head of the thigh bone with a metal surface. This allows for the preservation of more of your natural bone, which can be beneficial, especially for younger, more active patients. Hip replacement, on the other hand, involves removing the entire hip joint and replacing it with artificial components.
Hip resurfacing is generally not used to treat acute hip fractures. However, if you have a fractured hip that has healed but left you with chronic pain or limited mobility, hip resurfacing might be considered as an option. It’s best to discuss with your doctor to see if this procedure is right for your situation.
Yes, one of the benefits of hip resurfacing is that it can reduce the risk of hip dislocation compared to traditional hip replacement. This is because the larger femoral head used in resurfacing provides more stability. However, it’s important to follow your surgeon’s guidelines during recovery to minimize any risk of dislocation.
Hip resurfacing isn’t typically used to treat hip tendonitis, which leads to inflammation or irritation of the tendons around the hip. However, if your tendonitis is linked to an underlying hip joint issue, resurfacing might help by addressing the root cause. Physical therapy and other less invasive treatments are usually the first steps in managing tendonitis.
Hip resurfacing can be a good option for certain hip and groin disorders, especially those caused by joint damage, like osteoarthritis. By resurfacing the joint, the procedure can relieve pain and improve mobility, which can help with related groin discomfort.
Hip resurfacing can be considered for hip osteonecrosis (also known as avascular necrosis) in its early stages, where the bone is starting to die due to lack of blood flow. The procedure can help preserve the bone and improve function. However, if osteonecrosis is advanced, a total hip replacement may be necessary.
An acetabular fracture is a crack in the socket portion of the hip joint. If this fracture heals improperly or causes long-term pain and instability, hip resurfacing might be considered to restore function and relieve discomfort. Nevertheless, the specific treatment will depend on the severity and location of the fracture.
Our Panel Of Experts

Dr. Ashish Soni
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Subspecialist in Knee, Shoulder & Hip Surgery

Dr. Herve Ouanezar
US Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Surgeon – Specializing in Knee & Hip Surgery and Sports Medicine

Dr. Paul Macnamara
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Subspecialist in Hip & Knee Surgery