4,097 Stories From the Community

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Michael Long Valley, NJ

"5 months post surgery our son is back to being an active 9 year old boy! We cannot thank Dr. Helfet and his amazing staff enough for taking great care of Michael. "

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Peter L. New Milford, CT leg Image Broken Leg
Sue Helston, Cornwall, United Kingdom

"28th July, 1968 was a day that changed my life. From being a fit, attractive and energetic 20 year old mum with an 8 month old baby I became an unattractive, disabled female with little hope of continuing to live a normal life. On this day, I was involved in a serious road accident that left me with a badly disfigured face, brain damage with memory loss, multiple vision, a hand that had been sewn back after being almost severed."

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Todd Fort Lee, NJ hip Image Hip Replacement
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Maxime Amsterdam, Netherlands hip Image Broken Pelvis
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Bryan New York, NY body Image Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Tara Pleasant Valley, NY

"We have been blessed with four HSS doctors. Two years ago our son had a devastating knee injury that carried a high rate of disability. In addition, he developed something called compartment syndrome, which carried a high rate of amputation. Our home-town surgeon had only seen three such injuries in his entire career. He told us our son would be disabled and faced developing early arthritis. As our son remained in ICU, we were warned of his poor prognosis. Then, a miracle happened."

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David Bellport, NY leg Image Compartment Syndrome
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Christina New York, NY spine Image Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Edythe (Edie) S. Mount 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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David New York, NY

"I could not have asked for a more sensitive and patient doctor to go through my symptoms, MRI, and options. I NEVER felt the least bit rushed during the office visit, which is rare in NYC, and he made it clear the surgery was, at this point, my decision."

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