Procedure comparison
Hip Replacement vs Hip Resurfacing (Birmingham)
For an arthritic hip: total replacement swaps the joint for an implant; resurfacing caps the femoral head, preserving more native bone.
| Factor | Hip Replacement | Hip Resurfacing (Birmingham) |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated cost | $4,054 – $54,990 | On request |
| Hospital stay | 5 days | 4 days |
| Recovery time | 90 days | 75 days |
| Reported success rate | 96% | 94% |
| Approach | — | — |
| Anaesthesia | — | — |
| Hospitals offering it | 8,287 | 0 |
Cost is a hospital-reported range across destinations; your quote depends on hospital, surgeon and case complexity. Success rates vary by how each program defines and measures them — always ask.
Which is right for you?
Choose Hip Replacement
Older patient, osteoporosis, or smaller bone size — the most predictable, widely proven option.
Hip Replacement in detailChoose Hip Resurfacing (Birmingham)
Young, active male with good bone stock who wants to preserve bone for a future revision.
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A procedure comparison is the start. These hubs cover pricing by destination, the ranked hospitals, and the specialists who do both.
- Procedure Hip Replacement overview Cost, recovery, hospitals and outcomes for hip replacement.
- Procedure Hip Resurfacing (Birmingham) overview Cost, recovery, hospitals and outcomes for hip resurfacing (birmingham).
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