Is hip resurfacing better than hip replacement? i am looking into my options when it comes to hip replacement. is hip resurfacing better?

Compared : Compared to traditional hip replacement, resurfacing is more bone preserving but not necessarily better or worse. More important in my opinion is the position in which the implant is placed and the technique and approach that is used. Another important consideration is the material properties of the implant such as metal vs ceramic vs poly, etc. Considering the recent data on metal on metal implants i would be less inclined to recommend resurfacing since it is limited to metal on metal implants...

No: In general, hip resurfacing in women has a higher failure rate than total hip replacement. It is more dependent on the size of the components, but most data shows women with higher failure rates after hip resurfacing. Hip resurfacing is metal-on-metal and generates metal ions whihc can be toxic in high doses. Most surgeons have abandoned hip resurfacing bc of the complications.