Edwin P. Su, MD
Dr. Edwin P. Su is particularly interested in using new technology to give young, active patients with hip and knee arthritis the best results possible, offering both nonsurgical and surgical treatments. Dr. Su is one of the leading hip resurfacing surgeons in the United States and has been performing the surgery since his involvment in the clinical trials of this bone-preserving technique. During his fellowship in adult reconstructive surgery at Hospital for Special Surgery, he trained in all the latest techniques of hip and knee replacement, minimally invasive surgery, joint reconstruction, and revision hip and knee replacement; he strives to match each patient’s treatment to their specific needs.
Dr. Su graduated from Harvard University, Magna Cum Laude with Highest Honors in Biology, and from Cornell University Medical College, where he was elected to the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha society. During his residency training at HSS, Dr. Su received the Jean McDaniel Award in recognition of his commitment to patient care and teaching.
Appointments
Assistant Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon, Hospital for Special Surgery
Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Specialty
Orthopedic Surgery
Subspecialty
Hip, Knee, Surgical Arthritis
Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
State Licensure
New York
Education
BA, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, US
MD, Cornell Medical College, New York, New York, US
Internship
New York Presbyterian Hospital, General Surgery, New York, US
Residency
Hospital for Special Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, New York, US
Fellowship
Hospital for Special Surgery, Adult Reconstruction, New York, US
Edwin P. Su, MD is the author of the following articles on HSS.edu:
For Patients
For Professionals
Special Expertise
Treatment of hip and knee arthritis in young, active patients
Mini-incision total hip replacement
Minimally invasive total knee replacement
Surface replacement of the hip
Revision hip and knee replacement surgery
Partial knee replacement
Awards
Jean C. McDaniel Award for Graduating Orthopaedic Resident
Alpha Omega Alpha, Cornell Medical College
T. Campbell Thompson Award in Orthopaedic Surgery, Cornell Medical College
Clarence Coryell Award in Surgery, Cornell Medical College
Magna Cum Laude with Highest Honors, in Biology, Harvard University
Affiliations
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Candidate Member
Selected Publications
Amstutz HC, Su EP, Le Duff MJ. Surface arthroplasty in young patients with hip arthritis secondary to childhood disorders. Orthop Clin North Am. 2005 Apr;36(2):223-30
Su EP, Mahoney CR, Adler RS, Padgett DE, Pellicci PM. Integrity of repaired posterior structures after THA. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2006 Jun;447:43-7
Su EP, Kahn B, and Figgie MP. Total Ankle Replacement in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2004 Jul;(424):32-8
Su EP, Rana A, Kapoor K, Westrich G, and DL Helfet. Operative management of Tibial Plateau Fractures in Patients over 55 years of age. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2004 Apr;(421):240-8
Su EP and PM Pellicci. Constrained Sockets in Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2004 Mar;(420):122-9
Bottner F, Zawadsky M, Su EP, Bostrom MP, Sculco TP, and L Ryd. The Influence of Weightbearing upon Stem Micromotion in Uncemented Total Hip Arthroplasty. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2005 Jul;(436):132-7
Heyworth BE, Su EP, Figgie MP, Acharya SS, and Sculco TP. Orthopaedic Management of Hemophilia. Am J Orthop. 2005 Oct;34(10):479-86
For more publications, please see the
PubMed listing.
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