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354 Parents / Grandparents Stories

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Injuries are often not predicted or prevented. This holds true at all stages of life. Read how our patients got back to activity, and more importantly, being with their loved ones.

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Beth Bronxville, NY knee Image Knee Replacement
Greg Redding, CA

"The events that transpired since my horrific ski accident left me feeling as though I would never walk again much less ski with my children. I had shattered both my tibia and fibula and 8 surgeries prior to visiting Dr. Fragomen's office."

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leg Image Broken Leg
Rita Brooklyn, NY

"After surgery with Dr. Craig, I felt another person. Thanks to Dr. Craig and to HSS, I can move my arm, do all kinds of chores, and play with my grandkids."

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shoulder Image Shoulder Replacement
Sue Cresskill, NJ

"I now have pain-free flexibility and movement--to get in and out of a car, play with my granddaughter, sit in a movie theater and so on. "

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hip Image Hip Replacement
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Kelly Queensbury, NY hip Image Hip Injury/Condition
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Olga Staten Island, NY knee Image Knee Injury/Condition
Nancy Fishkill, NY

"I had fallen 4 years ago and complained of shooting pain down calf of my leg. I went to 4 different orthopedic specialists over the next 3 years with all different outcomes. Finally, I could not stand the pain and lack of quality of life (I teach Kindergarten). I researched HSS and found Dr. Mayman."

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knee Image Knee Replacement
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Josh New York, NY leg Image Broken Leg
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Ralph Commack, NY hip Image Hip Replacement
Bill Photo
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Bill Austin, TX hip Image Hip Revision Surgery
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Bobbi Brooklyn, NY spine Image Herniated Disc
Sue Helston, Cornwall, United Kingdom

"28th July, 1968 was a day that changed my life. From being a fit, attractive and energetic 20 year old mum with an 8 month old baby I became an unattractive, disabled female with little hope of continuing to live a normal life. On this day, I was involved in a serious road accident that left me with a badly disfigured face, brain damage with memory loss, multiple vision, a hand that had been sewn back after being almost severed."

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hip Image Broken Pelvis