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241 Skiing / Snowboarding Stories

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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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Danek Almont, CO hip Image Hip Replacement
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Katherine Rexford, NY hip Image Hip Replacement
George Great Falls, VA

"It was when I realized that soon I would not be able to tie my shoes that I decided it was time to act. The operation and physical therapy could not have gone better. I did suffer from what i believe were very tight "hip flexors" and hot yoga helped resolve that problem. A year later, I ran a 5 mile Turkey Trot. I bought a new bicycle and have resumed "cautious" skiing. "

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hip Image Hip Resurfacing
Carol Albany, NY

"I interviewed three surgeons before meeting Dr Windsor and upon meeting him immediately knew he was the one. His credentials, demeanor and candidness gave me the Confidence I needed to go forward. Once I put my future in his hands I could only pray for a competent outcome that would give me potential for full activity post-recovery."

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knee Image Knee Replacement
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Susan Basking Ridge, NJ hip Image Hip Labral Tear
Olga Photo
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Olga Staten Island, NY knee Image Knee Injury/Condition
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Philip Bradenton, FL hip Image Hip Resurfacing
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James Englewood, NJ knee Image ACL Injury
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Nicos Athens, Greece knee Image Robotic Knee 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
Marty Lake Placid, NY

"On October 13, 2009, I had total hip replacement performed by Dr. Eduardo Salvati, He is the man. Dr. Salvati gave me my life back!"

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hip Image Hip Replacement
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Chris East Haven, CT spine Image Spine Injury/Condition