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132 Walking Stories

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Walking is an excellent source of low-impact exercise as well as an integral part of our day to day lives. Many musculoskeletal injuries and conditions can affect an activity that we often take for granted. See how the patients below overcame their injuries and got their walking shoes back on.

Marilyn Hackettstown, NJ

"I have always been very active in my youth and later years, still skating and skiing, and working out into my late 50's. Having lived in Manhattan, I loved to walk. In May, 2011, I met with Dr. Maynard regarding chronic pain in my right hip. He advised that I needed hip replacement. Dr. Maynard's knowledge and demeanor made me feel confident that he would get me through the joint replacement surgery safely."

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hip Image Hip Replacement
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Laurie New York, NY leg Image Knee Replacement
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Shelley New York, NY foot Image Ankle Injury/Condition
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
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Sonja Brooklyn, NY hip Image Hip Replacement
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Susan Basking Ridge, NJ hip Image Hip Labral Tear
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Eugenia Monroe, NY knee Image Knee Replacement
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John Seminole, FL hip Image Hip Replacement
Annette Marco Island, FL

"For the past several years I had been in a lot of pain and discomfort with my feet. I developed bunions early on in my 20's. Up to that point I put up with the discomfort only to realize that it was affecting every part of my body. The staff at HSS, from the receptionist to the nurses and anesthesiologist, and Dr. Elliott himself and everyone who worked in the same- day surgery unit, made me feel safe and very comfortable up and until the time of surgery . I was given undivided attention even afterward. My pain was managed so efficiently, I went home that day."

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Elyse Astoria, NY hip Image Hip Impingement
Stephanie Hamden, CT

"About a year and a half ago, I was having trouble with my left knee. Feeling very frustrated I decided to turn to the Internet. I looked up “top orthopedic doctors” and found Hospital for Special Surgery and Dr. David Mayman. After reviewing my case Dr. Mayman agreed to see me."

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knee Image Knee Revision Surgery
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Christina New York, NY spine Image Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)