Dr. Edwin P Su, Orthopaedic Hip Knee Surgeon

Edwin P.Su.MD, Orthopaedic Hip Resurfacing & Knee Surgeon, New York

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	What are the major benefits of hip resurfacing?
	Why should I have a hip resurfacing vs. a traditional total hip replacement?
	What are the specific risks of hip resurfacing?

With both traditional hip replacement and surface replacement the socket is inserted in a similar fashion.

This is an important topic that has come to light recently in the national media (NY Times Nov 8, 2008). It is becoming...