This Genius resurfaced my Left Hip! Dr. Su you're the Best!

I had my left hip resurfaced 14 years ago. It was great while it lasted but now It has failed and am having a 'Revision' done ( a clean out the implants and to replace with a THR. I am 79 years old. However, given the choice again, I would have the same again. BUT, they do not offer the Resurfaced hip for the over 70's.

Dr. Su resurfaced my left hip with impeccable precision and amazing empathy. Prior to discovering that i had an option instead of Total Hip Replacement, i was resigned to go ahead with a surgeon who advocated doing the "more conventional route". Once i did further research, i discovered that i could keep more of my bone structure without compromising anything related to recovery, lifestyle, sports, etc. I am truly grateful for all the time and detailed attention Dr. Su personally provided. People say that this procedure was "Life Changing", I would say that because of it my "Life is enabled" given so many more options for me to live "JOYFULLY" & pain free!

I had BHR on my left side in 2013 and on my right side last year. Truly life changing. I am very grateful to Derek McMinn, Smith and Nephew, and my two Florida based surgeons. I have been very fortunate to have trained under some of the very best martial arts grandmasters in the world and thanks to BHR, I can once again train.

Professor Dominic Meek in Glasgow resurfaced my right hip almost 2 years' ago and just last week I ran 65 miles and normally run 55 miles per week! I am 64 years' old and cannot believe the difference it has made to my life as a long distance runner!

I had my Birmingham hip done in the early 2000s. Still going strong.

If a large ball, as is used in resurfacing, is correlated to fewer problems with dislocation, why not use a larger ball with a THR?

I 'm zo happy People like you give me zo much power to don' 't give UP... I went in 2015 to Koen de smet ( i 'm from Holland i was a high level Taekwondo practitioner) i have serious hip damage, in Holland they don 't do hip resurfacing anymore. So i start to colect and saving money for the surgery. It was extremely hard to me to find a better job, working overtime,to fight ever dag against pain, dismobility and depression, and to fight against the People in Holland do not believe in resurfacing, fighting against meself. And finely after 5 years working hard, now almost having the money.... But still i 'm very afraid i' v never been surgery befor i 'm now 47 age... I hope after the coronacrissis i Will find the power to visit Dr. Koen de smet...

Thanks for putting out this video. I have a resurfaced hip from Dr. Mont in 2011, it has been a great experience. I rock climb and play tennis, and don't experience any difference post-op.

2008, both hips(I was 31). Still doing great!

Exactly what I needed to hear!

This was so informative i can’t wait to meet you . I hope we come up with something great to relieve this pain

Appreciate the update 🇺🇸

Thank you for posting. Had my right done with Dr Mcminn in 2008 and the left with Dr Cobb this past January. Amazing stuff

Polymotion inplant looks promising. Great presentation! Hip resurfacing looks the better option.

You are the best Dr Su!!! You changed my life for good!. Like a miracle.

I saw in the NHL game highlights of the Bruins versus Capitals 2/11 game, there was a mention of a Capitals player who had a hip resurfacing and implied he is doing very well. I never heard of it and did some searches about the procedure. @ 1:25 in the video titled "Capitals @ Bruins 2/11 | NHL Highlights 2023", Nicklas Backstrom is said to have come back from a hip resurfacing.

I am looking forward to having this done in six months. By Dr. SU.

What is the cap on weight for a 60 year old male that is 6 feet tall?

Hello Doctor, is Hip resurfacing recommended in post Covid AVN, Ficat 3 and 4 , in a patient aged 40, male.

I am 62 and want to get back into olympic lifting..Some docs say I have mild arthritus,yetbothers say I nred a replacement,totally confusing

Could you recommend a top-notch hip resurfacing surgeon in Los Angeles/California?

What’s the name of the guy who finished Badwater 135 after the procedure??

Thank you for this incredibly informative video! The surgeon I have chosen is offering the option of HRA over anterior approach THR because I hope to return to jiu-jitsu after surgery. However, given that I am female with hip dysplasia and too small for the Birmingham kit, I'm not certain which approach is really best for me. Any advice on how what else I should take into account when making my decision and/or what questions I should ask my surgeon? Which prosthetics are best for HRA in smaller females - "off-label" BioMet?

Why can't the replacement ball be as large as the original ball?

I am really interested in getting resurfacing done. However, I live near Frankfurt, Germany right now, and it seems that there isn't a lot of docs that do resurfacing hear. Does anyone know of a good doctor in Germany?

Doctor, is resurfacing a good option for someone with avascular necrosis? I just turned 50 and have been diagnosed with AVN last year. Things are getting worse, so it’s definitely time to start thinking about surgery.

@DrEdwinPSU why are AVN patients not good candidates for Hip resurfacing?

I am in Australia, can you recommend a BHR product, In Australia they use MatOrtho ADEPT, is this a good product or is there another type. Thanks

Hi DR Su, I am 35 male i have sever OA. My surgeon wont do hip resurfacing as he talks about chromium and cobalt ions in the blood. In the UK ceramic ones are still on trial. I am very active or was and his suggestion is to have 2 ceramic THR uncemented. To go against this will mean going private for 30k (15k each side) Im scared on lost with what my future is. Any advice or some calming knowledge

Isn't robotics being used now? I was under the impression that Dr Pritchett was using it

How could you overlook Andy Murray? The former tennis world number 1 returned to the world's top 50 after resurfacing. He heard of the operation from Bob Bryan.

I’m 45 and will be getting surgery, not sure which one yet. I also do Muay Thai kickboxing. Will I still be able to do kickboxing at some point? Or is that something I should give up and do something else?

Hello Everybody I had my first resurfacing in 2017 by Prof. Winter in Friedrichshafen/ Germany (He ist probably Germans "first BHR- adress"). I'm 57 years old an doing my sports-job profession mostly every day (Core-fitness-training and Badminton). Before the surgery I was running a lot; many marathons (up to 12 a year). Now since about one year I' running again ;-) Up to 5 times a week about 10 to 15 km. I would say 80% without pain. (The pain is mostly locates around gluteus medius).a Next wednesday my second surgery (other side) is planed. The last days - what ever the reason is - I think SO MUCH about the right moment of surgery, metal-abrasion and, and, and... Shit! Suddenly I think about all what could be... How is your situation? Who is running? What experience?

What about polyethylene implants? Dr. James Pritchett seems very fond of that type of implants.

Canadian surgeons dont have the skill for resurfacing