Throughout 2011, I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Kaplan Kaplan as head Orthopaedic Surgeon for the Arena Champion Jacksonville Sharks Arena Football franchise. Working along side Dr. Kaplan as a team executive, I was able to witness and document his efforts in providing the best care for the entire franchise.
Dr. Kaplan allowed me to witness his services beginning with team physicals to preventative care for the athletes as well as treatments for players from a wide range of ailments. Dr. Kaplan was kind enough to allow me to interview him on several occasions for a weekly television show about the Jacksonville Sharks on WCWJ, CW17 in Jacksonville, Fla.
I also had the fortune of having Dr. Kaplan as a personal physician. In August of 2011, I suffered a sports injury of my own – a maisonneuve frature in my right leg; a dislocated ankle and spiral fracture of the fibula. From the initial xrays and diagnosis, Dr. Kaplan had me feeling assured that I would receive the best of care.
In less than two weeks, Dr. Kaplan and I had several interactions in regards to my well-being – to the extent I’d classify the visits as “personal check ups” – and surgery was scheduled and executed. The surgery involved putting a plate and several screws in the ankle. The surgery was a complete success with no complications arising. In fact, I was able to return to work less than 24 hours later.
After surgery, Dr. Kaplan had several more interactions over the next few days after surgery. After about one month, regular check-ups were scheduled for xrays to assess progress. After a period of non-weight-bearing and then rehab for nearly three months to get back my strength and range of motion I recovered. Dr. Kaplan’s service was extremely professional, and his bedside manner made me feel a personal connection with him. Through the entire experience, the only better experience I could have had was not having an injury. Thank you Dr. Kaplan.
Ankle Fracture Repair
Throughout 2011, I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Kaplan Kaplan as head Orthopaedic Surgeon for the Arena Champion Jacksonville Sharks Arena Football franchise. Working along side Dr. Kaplan as a team executive, I was able to witness and document his efforts in providing the best care for the entire franchise.Dr. Kaplan allowed me to witness his services beginning with team physicals to preventative care for the athletes as well as treatments for players from a wide range of ailments. Dr. Kaplan was kind enough to allow me to interview him on several occasions for a weekly television show about the Jacksonville Sharks on WCWJ, CW17 in Jacksonville, Fla.
I also had the fortune of having Dr. Kaplan as a personal physician. In August of 2011, I suffered a sports injury of my own – a maisonneuve frature in my right leg; a dislocated ankle and spiral fracture of the fibula. From the initial xrays and diagnosis, Dr. Kaplan had me feeling assured that I would receive the best of care.
In less than two weeks, Dr. Kaplan and I had several interactions in regards to my well-being – to the extent I’d classify the visits as “personal check ups” – and surgery was scheduled and executed. The surgery involved putting a plate and several screws in the ankle. The surgery was a complete success with no complications arising. In fact, I was able to return to work less than 24 hours later.
After surgery, Dr. Kaplan had several more interactions over the next few days after surgery. After about one month, regular check-ups were scheduled for xrays to assess progress. After a period of non-weight-bearing and then rehab for nearly three months to get back my strength and range of motion I recovered. Dr. Kaplan’s service was extremely professional, and his bedside manner made me feel a personal connection with him. Through the entire experience, the only better experience I could have had was not having an injury. Thank you Dr. Kaplan.