496 Knee Replacement Stories

The knee is the most complex joint in the body and extremely vulnerable to injury and arthritis. When everyday activities like sitting and climbing stairs become too painful or difficult, orthopedic surgeons usually recommend total knee replacement surgery. Read the stories of patients who chose to have a knee replacement at HSS to get back in the game.

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Jamie New York, NY knee Image Knee Replacement
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R. Daniel Newport, RI knee Image Knee Replacement
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Bartlett Houston, TX knee Image Knee Replacement
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Lauretta Old Orchard Beach, ME knee Image Knee Replacement
Lynn Red Hook, NY

" It is now 4 months since my surgery and I feel like 41 not 61!!! Thank you and again your staff from housekeeping to the top were wonderful!"

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Robert Sag Harbor, NY

"HSS is the best. I would not hesitate to recommend to anyone. My surgeon Dr. Ranawat has had a life transforming effect on me and my family."

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Jean New Windsor, NY

"I was cared for with kindness, compassion, humor. The nurses were ALWAYS available, explaining every thing they were doing and again answering all my questions and giving me encouragement. "

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Helaine Princeton, NJ

"Milling around around in crowds peering at ancient artifacts doesn't make for a stunning image to illustrate my first steps back to the life I love, but keep in mind that 2-1/2 hours standing on hard museum floors is a good test of knee recovery."

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Frank Staten Island, NY

"Wearing a brace daily slowly caused the muscles in my leg to become weak. It has only been six short weeks after my surgery and I feel great. Thank you Doctor Parks for giving the opportunity to get back in the game!"

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Virginia Hackettstown, NJ

"I am hiking and riding a bike; two things that I have not done for five years. Going up and down the stairs is no longer an arduous task. "

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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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