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David M. Cranford, NJ hip Image Hip Resurfacing
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Kelly Queensbury, NY hip Image Hip Injury/Condition
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John Brooklyn, NY knee Image Knee Replacement
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Bob Saratoga Springs, NY hand Image Broken Wrist
Barbara New York, NY

"I was an ardent yoga practitioner for many years and avid hiker until black ice brought me down. Not in an ashram or on a mountain but right on Fifth Avenue and 13th St. I realized what had happened -- a broken kneecap -- and that I couldn’t get up. I once thought I would never cross the street without crutches again, but now I’m back on the mountain!"

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Nina Wantagh, NY

" I had been in terrible pain constantly and had trouble sleeping. Dr. Gulotta told me he wouldn't be able to repair the rotator cuff, but could relieve the pain. "

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Meghan Bridgewater, NJ leg Image Cerebral Palsy (CP)
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Kevin Cleveland, OH hand Image Broken Hand
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Megan Ridgefield, CT leg Image Hamstring Injury/Condition
Nancy E. Forest Hills, NY

"The large glomus tumor was removed and for the first time in years I was free of its horrible pain. It has been seven weeks since the surgery and my thumb is returning to normal."

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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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Richard Dix Hills, NY spine Image Spine Laminectomy