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Football is a high contact sport occurring at high speeds. Injuries to spines, knees, and shoulders, as well as concussions, are common. See how the patients below scored a touchdown on their injuries and got back to their game of life.

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James New York, NY knee Image ACL Injury
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Eric Ramsey, NJ knee Image ACL Injury
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Randall Moorestown, NJ knee Image Knee Injury/Condition
Noah Brooklyn, NY

"I decided to have surgery in April and recovered just in time for my Freshman year season of college club football. I finished the year without missing a single kick and was named first team All-American."

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hip Image Hip Resurfacing
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Darrell New York, NY shoulder Image Rotator Cuff Injury/Condition
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Ryan Nanuet, NY shoulder Image Shoulder Labrum Tear
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Rehan New York, NY leg Image Achilles Tendon Injury/Condition
Eric Norwalk, CT

"My knee feels better than ever. I laugh when I think back to my original doctor who told me I would never play again. Dr. Warren gave me back my playing career and a huge piece of my life. I am forever grateful to that man."

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Josh New York, NY leg Image Broken Leg
Michael Long Valley, NJ

"5 months post surgery our son is back to being an active 9 year old boy! We cannot thank Dr. Helfet and his amazing staff enough for taking great care of Michael. "

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hip Image Broken Hip
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JoAnn Harrington, DE hip Image Hip Injury/Condition
Maurice Sunbury, PA

"As a teenage athlete, I suffered from chronic shoulder dislocations. After TWO unsuccessful Putty-Platt procedures, I dislocated during a semi-pro football game and was taken to NY Hospital's Emergency Room. After many unsuccessful attempts to reduce my shoulder, the decision was made to sedate me as the attempts were very painful. After meeting with the late Dr. John Marshall, the then NY Giants Orthopedic Physician, he decided to take me on as a patient. We discussed the new concept of Sports Medicine and I would be one of his first patients. "

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shoulder Image Dislocated Shoulder