Running is possible after hip resurfacing, and runners can even return to some level of competition, but this short follow-up series of hip resurfacing in athletes should be interpreted with caution regarding implant survival.
In our series, GUEPAR II total joint arthroplasty of the thumb CMC joint has proven to be efficacious, improving motion, strength, and achieving a high degree of pain relief. Successful outcome appears in our experience contingent upon strict compliance with numerous surgical technique details. Current research focuses on improving bipolar fixation by developing press-fit cementless implants.
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