Hip resurfacing device shows promise in arthritis patients

NCT ID NCT00611585

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at the long-term safety and effectiveness of the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing System, a metal hip implant, in 329 adults with arthritis. The main goal was to see how many patients needed a revision (replacement or removal) within 10 years. The study also measured hip function and pain using the Harris Hip Score. Results help confirm the device's performance in real-world use.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Birmingham Hip Resurfacing System (a metal-on-metal hip implant device)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could confirm that the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing System is a safe and effective long-term option for hip arthritis, potentially delaying or avoiding the need for a total hip replacement.

What could go wrong

This is a post-approval study, not a new breakthrough. The device has known risks like metal wear, implant loosening, or need for revision surgery. Results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

arthritic joint disease osteoarthritis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Anderson Orthopaedic Clinic

    Alexandria, Virginia, 22306, United States

  • Aurora Medical Center

    Grafton, Wisconsin, 53024, United States

  • Center for Orthopaedics

    Lake Charles, Louisiana, 70601, United States

  • Hospital for Special Surgery

    New York, New York, 10021, United States

  • OrthoCarolina

    Charlotte, North Carolina, 28207, United States

  • Tucson Orthopaedic Institute

    Tucson, Arizona, 85713, United States

  • University of Rochester Medical Center

    Rochester, New York, 14672, United States