The visitors to my site probably want to know how the resurfacing method is doing today. The method has been used without interruption since its start in 1996. Of all 3,500 patients who have asked me for help since 2006, as of January 1, 2026 a full 999 have undergone the procedure. In 2025, for example, there were 82 patients. Each year, around 15 operations were also performed bilaterally (simultaneously on both hips).

The hip resurfacing method continues to be popular under the informed hip patients. It is in other words important to be told about the method’s existence by someone. If you did not end up on my website through a Google search, it is usually a former hip patient who has provided some information about the method and its unbeatable advantages from own experience. Currently, all female hip patients are offered a ceramic resurfacing prosthesis (CoC / Ceramic on Ceramic) while all men are still recommended a metal resurfacing prosthesis (MoM / Metal on Metal). I am happy to explain why this difference exists between women and men to those interested…

This week (week 4 2023) the group “over heupen gesproken…” was started, a new Dutch Facebook group specifically for the hip patients that are searching for help and information. While the emphasis is on hip resurfacing we even cover the better THP (total hip prosthesis) with normal size ceramic femoral head and ceramic acetabular cup. Naturally we also address the new ceramic hip resurfacing “ReCerf” that in particular can be the solution for many women. The MoM (metal-on-metal) hip resurfacing remains the preferred solution and standard for men.

New meeting in Örebro The 13th of June and exactly a year since the last meeting all those with hip problems and previously operated people can meet others in the same or similar situation. Apart from the possibility to ask questions and discus problems, even a consultation is offered with the participating surgeon. It will be of help to us hip patients when we are given the chance to meet and hear the experiences of others who have already gone through similar problems and perhaps have a hip operation behind them. This year, just as the previous two meetings, Dr. Raimund Völker from München will be the speaker but next…