The potential objective of this study is to show that total hip resurfacing using metal fermoral (leg bone) resurfacing components on metal acetabular (hip joint) resurfacing componenets compared to a traditional total hip replacement will help conserve bone, allow ease in revsion and reduce lossening of the joint surgery.

Protocol Title: Conserve Plus Total Resurfacing Hip System

Principal Investigator: Brad Penenberg, MD

IRB Approval Number: 4251-01

Medical Specialty Area: Orthopedic Surgery

Condition/Disease: Osteoarthritis, degenerative arthritis, traumatic arthritis, congenital hip dysplasia, and avascular necrosis.

IRB Approval Expiration Date: 12/31/2004

Contact information for patients wishing more information:

Name: Debbie Cook, PA-C

Phone: 310-860-3470
E-mail: debbiecook@aol.com