The Orthopaedic Research Institute (ORI) is proud to congratulate our UHD Clinical Fellow, George Orfanos, on the publication of his latest article, “An Economic Analysis of Metal-on-Metal Versus Ceramic-on-Ceramic Hip Resurfacing: Costs and Clinical Implications,” co-authored with Professor Tom Wainwright and Professor Robert Middleton. The article appears in the journal Prosthesis.

This study addresses the economic and clinical considerations of metal-on-metal (MoM) versus ceramic-on-ceramic (CoC) hip resurfacing. With the decline in the use of MoM implants due to concerns over complications like pseudotumours and elevated revision rates, CoC bearings have emerged as a promising alternative. The research highlights that MoM follow-up protocols are 2.6 times more expensive than CoC protocols, potentially leading to significant cost savings if CoC proves equally effective. The study provides a case for the adoption of CoC hip resurfacing to improve outcomes while reducing long-term healthcare costs.

This publication exemplifies ORI’s commitment to advancing evidence-based practices in orthopaedics and is another example of collaboration between ORI and colleagues at the University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust.

Read the full article here: An Economic Analysis of Metal-on-Metal Versus Ceramic-on-Ceramic Hip Resurfacing: Costs and Clinical Implications

Professor Robert Middleton