I fractured my right hip in a cycling accident in October 2017 (age 26). Three screws were put in to hold the femoral neck together. The surgeon gave me some warnings at the time: (1) He preferred the ORIF to a THR because he felt it was likely I’d need more work later in life, so wanted to preserve as much bone as possible, even though it would be a more difficult recovery up-front. (2) … Read the rest
I had the hip resurfacing procedure with Dr. Su in June of 2019 at the age of 19. I was injured at my home when I was 10 years old, I slipped and did the splits. At the time I thought I injured my groin, however it never got better. Within a month or so I was diagnosed with necrosis of the hip, and began my journey.
I was treated at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore … Read the rest
It’s been 2 weeks since my surgery by Dr Su .I am very happy with the surgical outcome (so far) and also feel the HSS hospital is extremely professional. I traveled from Israel to NY ,was assigned a coordinator for overseas patients,Katherine Alcantara who escorted me on the pre-op examinations and helped with all the logistics. All email and phone consulting was handled very efficiently by Dr Su’s PA Jesse.
I was an active runner … Read the rest
Sports hernia – tear of the rectus abdominus / adductor longus
Hi all. I have never seen anything on this topic anywhere in the forums and I wanted to share my story in hopes that it may help someone else. My story is very long, but for purposes here, I will keep my initial post brief and go into further detail if asked.
33 year old male
Hip problems all my life. Always stiff, terrible … Read the rest
…The Ducks said the surgery was performed May 9 by Dr. Edwin Su in New York. The procedure is less invasive than a full hip replacement and does allow for the possibility for the 34-year old Kesler to resume his career following a lengthy recovery…
‘I would love to see him do a similar surgery, feel the relief that it gives’: Doubles ace Bob Bryan encourages Andy Murray to press ahead with hip surgery to give himself chance of competitive return
…American doubles veteran Bob Bryan … Read the rest
Read Complete Article Here by Dzevad Mesic
Bob Bryan’s hip injury is a thing of the past as he will team up with his brother Mike Bryan to play the Brisbane International in the opening week of the 2019 season…
… Bob suffered a hip injury during the final against Nikola Mektic and Alexander Peya. Bob tried to play through the pain but the Bryans ended up retiring the final while 5-3 down. ..
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I just thought I’d share with everyone that I am 2-years out from my hip-resurfacing with Dr. Su and I am still thrilled with the results. I am an athletic woman of average height and build. I was 27 years old at the time of surgery.
My journey since operation: I spent a very long time trying to get my strength back, which was lost not during the surgery, but during the injury. Limping around, … Read the rest
Big Show’s Original Story Here
According to The Big Show, who opted for a hip resurfacing over a full out replacement to preserve the possibility of returning the ring, he is faster now, has better range of motion, and has more to give in the squared circle.
“Right now, [my] quality of life is really good. There’s no stiffness. My range of motion is ridiculous.” Big Show said, “I’m not done in the ring yet. … Read the rest
Published on Dec 17, 2017 – BHR The Past and the Future of Hip Resurfacing
Dr Edwin Su takes a look at the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) System’s 20 year history and outcome data from implant survival rates to opportunities for patients. In his closing slide Dr Su states that hip resurfacing can have advantages of THR including bone preservation, greater stability and a high activity level. He also says that hip resurfacing is … Read the rest
Published on Jan 30, 2014
Jovanovski scores his first goal since his return to the NHL
Visit http://www.edwinsu.com/ for more information… Read the rest
July 31 , 2016
Just had bilateral resurfacing with Dr. Su. I too was forced out of the butterfly after about 40 years playing, and became more of a Phil Esposito. I went in for surgery on a Thursday came out Saturday and was hobbling around my house on Sunday without my crutches. I’m 50 and the Same basic size as you. You should consider bilateral. I will post as I get deeper into the … Read the rest