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Dancing is a way to express ourselves but also an expression of life. Dance as exercise can have multiple benefits beyond the stronger, leaner muscles it develops. Every dancer’s body is unique and many injuries can occur when trying to attain an ideal dancer’s physique. Read how these dancers got back to honing their respective crafts.

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Bowen Paramus, NJ foot Image Ankle Replacement
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John Armonk, NY spine Image Spine Injury/Condition
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Penny Old Greenwich, CT hip Image Hip Replacement
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Lizabeth East Norwich, NY foot Image Broken Ankle
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Darlene New York, NY knee Image Knee Replacement
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Alexandra St. James, NY knee Image ACL Injury
Becca Albany, NY

"At age 18, I had a double hip procedure performed in order to repair labral tears and enable me to have more motion within my hip joints. I never thought I would be able to dance again. I am now 20 years old, and a member of my college dance team, part of two dance companies, and pain free- I could not be happier!"

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Jeffrey Burtonsville, MD hip Image Hip Replacement
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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Becca Albany, NY

"At age 18, I had a double hip procedure performed in order to repair labral tears and enable me to have more motion within my hip joints. I never thought I would be able to dance again. I am now 20 years old, and a member of my college dance team, part of two dance companies, and pain free- I could not be happier!"

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Lisa Fresh Meadows, NY

"My friend recommend me to Dr. Buly at HSS and I went to see him in October and I found out I have hip dysplasia and severe osteoarthritis in my right hip. I was so impressed with how much time Dr. Buly took with me and explained everything in detail to me and what my options were. "

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Helena Glen Ridge, NJ

"When the pain in my left knee got so bad that it started to hinder my pursuit of International Folk Dancing, I knew it was time for me to take action. I knew about the work done at Hospital for Special Surgery. My friend recommended Dr. Rozbruch, the surgeon who replaced her both knees."

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