4,005 Stories From the Community

Patricia Cuernavaca, Mexico

"I just want to tell everybody that Dr. Helfet is the best. I had an accident and broke my femur in 4 places. I had 5 surgeries before and the only one that w..."

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Steven Demarest, NJ hip Image Hip Impingement
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Erin Hershey, PA hip Image Hip Impingement
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Arthur Millburn, NJ spine Image Spine Laminectomy
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Kim Charlotte, NC hip Image Hip Replacement
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Joseph Boston, MA hip Image Hip Labral Tear
Nancy Massapequa Park, NY

"After having had a right hip replacement in Long Island that went awry and after having been on Oxycontin for 14 months with no help from my surgeon, I finally went to see Dr. Della Valle at HSS. He diagnosed my condition in about 2 minutes and I had the surgery August 31, 2011. "

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Ross Somerville, MA

"After having two arthroscopic hip surgeries with Dr. Bryan Kelly, I've not only returned to my normal level of activity, but I've improved. More importantly, I am pain free. "

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George Mastic, NY

"I can only say I'm so glad friends and other doctors talked me into going to HSS and seeing Dr. Jerabek."

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hip Image Hip Revision Surgery
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Nancy E. Garrison, NY knee Image Knee Replacement
Ann L. New York, NY

"I recovered from the operation quickly and easily. I am now free of back pain, able to walk without inhibition and looking forward to the moment at the end of the month when I can once again bend over and touch my toes – or, more usefully, tie my shoelaces."

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Robert N Manhasset, NY

"I have been a patient at HSS since 1977. HSS is the only hospital I would ever consider for orthopedic care or surgery for myself, family and those I do refer. I have always been extremely satisfied with every doctor I have visited and in my case they have been numerous over the years."

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