Steven Kaplan

Approximately one year prior to my surgery, I developed a deep pain in my hip and down my leg, which I knew was not the result of a traumatic injury. I figured it was a muscle strain and let it go for about a month. However, the pain only got worse, and was at its worst while sitting down, lying down and at rest. Over time, the pain began to present itself with motion and activity. As an avid snow skier, I became concerned about my ability to ski that season. Finally, I booked an appointment at HSS, and was diagnosed with hip impingement (with associated labral tear and cartilage damage), and calcific tendonitis. After extensive review and diagnostic procedures, I accepted the hard fact that I would not ski that season. Dr. Kelly performed an arthroscopic repair and I began my rehabilitation process, which lasted six months. As the end of my rehab arrived, I was very nervous about the upcoming ski season and my ability to continue my main sport. However, I am happy to say that I recently returned from a week ski trip in Utah and skied without any pain or limitations; it was as though the condition and surgery never took place.