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Skiing can be a great way to enjoy exercise in cold weather conditions, but It can also be high impact and has an increased risk for falls. See how these patients were able to get Back in the Game and on the slopes.

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Monte New Lebanon, NY knee Image Knee Replacement
Kristian Cortland, NY

"Now, after 120 days, my knee feels almost normal. I should not have waited so long to get the procedure. Nice to have a doctor who cares about my goals!"

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knee Image Knee Replacement
Joseph Sea Girt, NJ

"In July of 2013 Dr. Darren Lebl of the HSS did spinal revision surgery on the L 3,4 and 5 area of my spine which was successful. After the surgery and following a physical therapy program recommended by Dr. Lebl I can not only walk but am skiing again after missing two seasons."

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spine Image Spine Revision Surgery
Ilana Photo
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Ilana New York, NY knee Image Broken Leg
Jane Photo
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Jane Astoria, NY body Image Rheumatoid Arthritis
Jennifer Photo
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Jennifer New York, NY knee Image ACL Injury
Jane Suffern, NY

"Dr. Mayman and his staff as well as everyone at HSS are the best. I am so glad I went back to HSS. Thank you Dr. Mayman for letting me get back to my gardening. "

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knee Image Knee Injury/Condition
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Dorine Lake Placid, NY knee Image Knee Revision Surgery
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Eugenia Monroe, NY knee Image Knee Replacement
Lee Port Jefferson Station, NY

"I am 56 and underwent bi-lateral hip resurfacing at HSS by Dr. Su on March 4, 2014. Surgery time was an amazing 3.5 hours. In addition to osteoarthritis in both hips, I had significant deformity to my left femoral head and socket and leg shortening with affected the alignment of my entire pelvic region. Dr Su put it this way to me "you were a challenging case"."

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hip Image Hip Resurfacing
Daniel T. Babylon, NY

"Since my total hip replacement I have gone skiing, played ice hockey, surfed, and I just returned from a hiking and fishing expedition in Olympic Park. None of these activities had been possible prior to my surgery, but now I enjoy them all with absolutely no pain."

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hip Image Hip Replacement
Eugene Rye, NY

"For the first time in my life I have both legs the same length, I no longer wear a lift and I don’t walk with a limp. I feel great, I was back playing golf seven months after surgery and I resumed skiing this January without a specially fitted ski boot. "

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leg Image Limb Lengthening