After two previous right rotator cuff repairs over a 30 year period, I sustained a traumatic injury to my right shoulder in a fall during an winter ice storm back in Pittsburgh, PA.
Going through all the conservative approaches and work ups for six months by several orthopedic doctors, they concluded nothing could be done other than a full and total shoulder replacement with no guarantee it would be successful or work.
After some research I discovered HSS and Dr. Struan Coleman. I contacted his office and they had me send all my work ups to Dr. Coleman to examine and see if he could help me. He then called me and I made an appointment very quickly to be examined. After the exam, much to my relief, Dr. Coleman told me he could repair the rotator tendons without the need of a patch and a total shoulder replacement. He explained the surgery and the time frame for recovery and the process to get me "Back In The Game...." of life again.
As of this writing it's been 1 year and I have recovered all my strength and motion and I am pain free! It went exactly as it was explained! I am so very thankful to HSS, Dr. Struan Coleman, all the staff and to everyone who were so wonderful, compassionate and very professional!! Truly HSS is a Godsend.
Thank You.
With Much Gratitude,
George H. Condoleon
Pittsburgh, PA
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