Category Archives: Dr. Su HR Stories
Steve Lee Bilateral Hip Resurfacing Dr. Su 2008/2019
17 year anniversary: All is good. I forgot about my anniversary on September 29 for my left hip resurfacing until today. The resurfaced hips are feeling so natural that I don’t even think about them anymore. I had my right hip resurfaced almost 6 years ago on 11/1/19. I downhill … Continue reading →
Patrick Kane, Hockey Star, Hip Resurfacing Story
Patrick Kane, hockey star, has received a hip resurfacing. An article about his career and hip resurfacing is available here: https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/37999418/patrick-kane-free-agency-nhl-2023-blackhawks-rangers-surgery Dr. Domb from the American Hip Institute in Illinois discusses hip resurfacing in the article: “Dr. Benjamin Domb, founder and medical director of the American Hip Institute in Illinois, … Continue reading →
Dan’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Su 2023
March 30, 2023 HUGE thank you to Pat and all the posters who share their stories, videos, blogs, posts and whatnot. I wouldn’t have had hip resurfacing without this site or the advice. After a three year battle with OA of the left hip and PHD level research on THR … Continue reading →
6 Year Update Puckeater’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Su 2016
Puckeater’s Original Story https://surfacehippy.info/puckeaters-bilateral-hip-resurfacing-with-dr-su-2016/ Thought I would post another followup. I am 56 now, had this surgery 6 years ago. Still playing hockey 2-3 times a week as a goalie. Best money I ever spent!
Continue reading →Puckeater’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Su 2016
6 Year Update October 20, 2022 Thought I would post another followup. I am 56 now, had this surgery 6 years ago. Still playing hockey 2-3 times a week as a goalie. Best money I ever spent! 4 Year update March 25, 2020 I started this thread about 4 years … Continue reading →
1 Year Update Steve Lee’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Su 2019
Steve’s Original Story https://surfacehippy.info/steve-lee-hip-resurfacing-dr-su-2008/ 1 year anniversary RBHR and 12 year anniversary LBHR X-rays OK Lab report: Chromium 2.4 ng/ml, cobalt 4.2 ng/ml OK I’ve been active hunting, fishing, skiing, swimming and jogging on a treadmill and feeling great! Skied backcountry November 25, 2020. Preseason skiing since the Eaglecrest ski … Continue reading →
Spartacus Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Su 2020
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 … Continue reading →
19 Year Old Jon Figley’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Su 2019
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. … Continue reading →
David Rosen’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Su 2019
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 … Continue reading →
11 Year Update Steve’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Su 2008
Read Steve’s Original Hip Resurfacing Story Here: https://surfacehippy.info/steve-lee-hip-resurfacing-dr-su-2008/ 11 year anniversary today with left BHR – Birmingham Hip Resurfacing. Happy with the device. I’ve been active skiing, racquetball, hunting and fishing. -1 month post op with right BHR – Birmingham Hip Resurfacing. The right hip is not as bad as … Continue reading →
Peter’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Su 2018
I am a little over a year after my left hip resurfacing with Dr. Su, I have fully returned to all pre-surgery activities. I run 2-3 miles periodically, and I free weight squat and deadlift regularly and with moderately heavy weight. I occasionally have mild soreness and every now and … Continue reading →
Sports hernia – Tear of the Rectus Abdominus / Adductor Longusis is Problem for Matt, not His Hip Resurfacing 2015
After hip resurfacing sports hernia can be a problem and difficult to diagnose. This injury mimics hip joint problems in many ways causing pain after hip resurfacing.
Continue reading →Ducks’ Ryan Kesler Expected to Miss Upcoming Season After Hip Resurfacing Surgery
…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…
Continue reading →Wally Green’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Su 2018
Wally Green Published on Apr 16, 2019 Hip resurfacing surgery @ HSS by Dr. Edwin SU. The road to recovery. On April 11 2018 I had hip resurfacing surgery by Dr. Edwin Su at the Hospital for Special Surgery. I had waited 10 years too long. My PT told me … Continue reading →
Bob Bryan Encourages Andy Murray to Have a Hip Resurfacing
Read Full Article Here: Doubles ace Bob Bryan encourages Andy Murray to press ahead with hip op to give himself chance of return By MIKE DICKSON FOR MAILONLINE PUBLISHED: 05:16 EST, 16 January 2019 ‘I would love to see him do a similar surgery, feel the relief that it gives’: Doubles ace … Continue reading →
Bob Bryan Tennis Pro Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Su 2018
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 … Continue reading →
Christina’s 2 Year Update for Hip Resurfacing with Dr Su 2016 at age 27
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: … Continue reading →