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Melinda New York, NY

"Within a week I had less pain from that foot than I’d had in at least a year, and now five months later I am a new person, walking as much as I want to with total abandon."

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Irene Annapolis, MD

"She had her hips replaced at HSS by Dr. Allan Inglis in 1970. It was a miracle. After healing, she was able to go back to her love of dancing and enjoyed living again. She died December 28, 2010, at 105-year-old with the same hips Dr. Inglis gave her in 1970."

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Joe Oxford, CT

"I would highly recommend HSS in any of their specialties. Thank You for giving me my active life back!!!"

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David New York, NY spine Image Spine Injury/Condition
Howard West New York, NJ

"After several consultations with specialty surgeons it was determined that the only solution to relieve my excruciating lower back pain was surgery. I spoke with fellow Ceramic Artists who had suffered from similar back problems and the unanimous, overwhelming recommendation was The Hospital for Special Surgery."

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Kenneth Wanaque, NJ

"I am a professional Martial Arts instructor and was able after completing rehab to demonstrate moves I had not been able to show for years. "

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James Little Falls, NJ

" I called Dr. Mayman and scheduled an appointment at which time I was told I needed a TKR. The procedure was done on the 25th of March 2010 and was an absolute success."

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Felicia Garden City, NY

"The surgery was extremely successful, and I was free of the pain associated with the hip immediately. I was on my feet walking the next day. "

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Rhoda N. Manhasset, NY

"On August 1, 2011, I had my left knee replaced at HSS. I had been told by friends that most people that have one knee replaced are hesitant about going back and having a replacement of the other knee. The care I received at HSS by the doctors, nurses, aides, rehab services, etc. left no doubt in my mind. "

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Katherine Mecosta, MI hip Image Hip Resurfacing