4,134 Stories From the Community

Alice Centerport, NY

"Although my surgery may be considered minor by some, neither Dr. Elliott nor HSS treated me with any less care or attention. The pride which everyone takes is palpable. "

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Emma D New York, NY

"After nearly a year of hard-to-manage pain caused particularly by the lower back disc problem, the surgery relieved the pain and within four months of the surgeries, I was back to jogging in Central Park. "

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Libbey Archbold, OH

"I would not be standing straight and free from my back brace if it wasn't for Dr. Boachie and all the caring personnel I came in contact with at the Hospital for Special Surgery."

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Lisa Rego Park, NY

"The first doctor I saw was Dr. Kennedy. He was understanding of my situation and immediately put me at ease. I knew I had made the right choice. "

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Frederick Astoria, NY shoulder Image Shoulder Injury/Condition
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Ralph Commack, NY hip Image Hip Replacement
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Mark Bordentown, NJ spine Image Spine Injury/Condition
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Vikki Flushing, NY body Image Rheumatoid Arthritis
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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Bob Saratoga Springs, NY hand Image Broken Wrist
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Miguel New York, NY spine Image Spine Fusion
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Lynn Ridgefield Park, NJ spine Image Spine Revision Surgery