4,013 Stories From the Community

Dr. Gerald C. Saratoga Springs, NY

"The entire experience was exceptional and I was able to return to work just 25 days after surgery with no pain or discomfort during my 10 hour day. I would return to the Hospital For Special Surgery for any orthopedic procedure without hesitation."

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shoulder Image Rotator Cuff Injury/Condition
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Edward Stuart, FL knee Image Knee Replacement
Theodore Stony Brook, NY

"I had been suffering with progressive spinal stenosis for several years; this initially caused pain and ultimately numbness and loss of control of my left leg. I sought help from HSS for a solution to my problem. I found a thoughtful surgical solution from Dr. Frank Cammisa. By three months I was walking half a mile, and by six months could walk all I wanted. The symptoms and disability were gone."

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spine Image Spinal Stenosis
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Jean Wappingers Falls, NY hip Image Hip Replacement
Lisa New Milford, CT

"I would recommend Dr. Ranawat and the HSS to anyone. They are both excellent. And that's my story."

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knee Image Partial Knee Replacement
Bob Rye, NY

"Thank you Dr. Mathias Bostrom and HSS! With my two new knees five months post-surgery, this 70 year old is walking, hiking, and biking with no pain and very little effort."

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knee Image Knee Replacement
Jeff Holtsville, NY

"I feel that I was very well taken care of from day one. Dr. Sama's surgery left me feeling strong and ready for anything."

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spine Image Spine Fusion
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Katherine Rexford, NY hip Image Hip Replacement
Helaine Princeton, NJ

"Milling around around in crowds peering at ancient artifacts doesn't make for a stunning image to illustrate my first steps back to the life I love, but keep in mind that 2-1/2 hours standing on hard museum floors is a good test of knee recovery."

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knee Image Knee Replacement
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James New Windsor, NY hip Image Hip Resurfacing
Edythe (Edie) S. Mt. Arlington, NJ

"I only look forward now, to my morning walks around the lake where I live, and most of all with quality time my nine year old granddaughter to go wherever she wants to go. "

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spine Image Spine Fusion
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Janet Montclair, NJ spine Image Herniated Disc