Dr. Su or Dr. Gross: Both have excellent reputations, how did you decide?

[ocwa80]

Hi there,

I'm new to Surface Hippy. A 45 year old male, with globally moderate and focally severe arthritis in my right hip. Bummed to have to deal with this at a fairly young age but grateful we live in a time where options are available and to the wealth of wisdom and the spirit of sharing on this website.

I'm in-network with both Dr. Su and Dr. Gross. Met with both and while they have different personalities I felt comfortable with their expertise and professionalism. Probably not a new question for this forum, but would love to get a fresh take on why you may have went with one over the other?

Both have a great reputations but Dr. Su seems to get more work from professional athletes who are presumably surrounded by a small army of medical professionals. Curious why this might be the case?

These days both are using the same MoM device.

Thanks in advance for sharing your thoughts!

[MattFL]

I can't directly address your question as I used a different doctor, but I saw a blurb a little while ago about robotically assisted resurfacing potentially giving a higher chance of success than unassisted.  My hip was already done so I didn't read past the headline and I don't remember where I saw it, but it would probably be worth at least doing a little homework on that to help you with your decision.  Good luck!

[BillM]

I'd throw Dr. Pritchett in the mix as well.  No bad choices here. When I had my hip resurfaced four years ago it came down to the type of implant they used and to a lesser degree location.   I chose Dr. Gross

[Danlalane]

@ocwa80 This is a journey I went on as well (was roughly your age). I considered all options and spoke to all the major hip resurfacing surgeons. I narrowed my final two to Gross and Su. I honestly think you can't go wrong with either. I went with Dr Su for these reasons: 1\ Age - Dr Su is younger and will be available longer for my second hip, any revisions needed etc 2\ HSS: Is the #1 ranked orth hospital in the world. God forbid something went sideways I would be at HSS and in NYC, not South Carolina (no offense) 3\ NYC is close and easier for me to get to for follow up (I am in Boston). 4\ At the time I wanted cemented - so I could get back at it sooner, with no restrictions. I don't think this applies any longer. I am happy with Su, and it was a lot more expensive.