The long term results of this procedure are not yet known as it has only been in clinical usage in its current form for 9 years, however, the results over this period have been very good and all at least as good as conventional hip replacement. The long term reliability of the implant will not be known until it has been in widespread usage for 15 to 20 years.

The historical metal on metal devices which share their metallurgical heritage with the BIRMINGHAM HIP Resurfacing have been shown to last in excess of 30yrs. Only a small number of these historical devices have survived however, due to the inconsistencies in manufacturing at that time. With modern manufacturing and quality control techniques we are confident in the BIRMINGHAM HIP Resurfacing product.