I had injured my left knee in the Spring of 2010. I remember planting my foot and when I went to turn my body my left foot stayed stationary, resulting in me twisting my knee. I immediately could not walk without having my leg bent. I was unable to put full pressure on my left leg and was unable to fully bend at the knee or to have full extension of it.
I was immediately referred to the Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute by a family member. I met with Dr. Kaplan the next day. He suspected a torn meniscus which was confirmed the following day by an MRI. Dr. Kaplan talked about physical therapy and other treatments for this type of injury. Due to the torn meniscus limiting movement surgery was going to be the best option. I had never had surgery before so to say I was a bit nervous is an understatement. Dr. Kaplan explained the procedure in detail. He explained exactly what I should expect during surgery, on follow up visits, through recovery and physical therapy. The surgery was scheduled for the next week. I had immediate relief after surgery and was fully recovered after completing physical therapy.
I’m able to do all the physical activity I could before like running, playing tennis, and long walks with the dogs. I have no pain in my knee, can not even see where the surgery was, and feel like I never even had the surgery. Not only is Dr. Kaplan an amazing surgeon, but an even better person. He personally called me the day after my surgery and would check on me periodically at home and in physical therapy. Dr. Kaplan and his entire staff are true professionals; they were able to work me in quickly, treated me like I was their only patient, gave me back my lifestyle and for that my family and I truly thank you.
Meniscus Repair
I had injured my left knee in the Spring of 2010. I remember planting my foot and when I went to turn my body my left foot stayed stationary, resulting in me twisting my knee. I immediately could not walk without having my leg bent. I was unable to put full pressure on my left leg and was unable to fully bend at the knee or to have full extension of it.I was immediately referred to the Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute by a family member. I met with Dr. Kaplan the next day. He suspected a torn meniscus which was confirmed the following day by an MRI. Dr. Kaplan talked about physical therapy and other treatments for this type of injury. Due to the torn meniscus limiting movement surgery was going to be the best option. I had never had surgery before so to say I was a bit nervous is an understatement. Dr. Kaplan explained the procedure in detail. He explained exactly what I should expect during surgery, on follow up visits, through recovery and physical therapy. The surgery was scheduled for the next week. I had immediate relief after surgery and was fully recovered after completing physical therapy.
I’m able to do all the physical activity I could before like running, playing tennis, and long walks with the dogs. I have no pain in my knee, can not even see where the surgery was, and feel like I never even had the surgery. Not only is Dr. Kaplan an amazing surgeon, but an even better person. He personally called me the day after my surgery and would check on me periodically at home and in physical therapy. Dr. Kaplan and his entire staff are true professionals; they were able to work me in quickly, treated me like I was their only patient, gave me back my lifestyle and for that my family and I truly thank you.