I experienced a catastrophic injury while wake skating. I tore my hamstring off the bone which is known as a hamstring avulsion. I was unable to walk without limping and could not bend my leg backwards. My wife works in the medical field and was given some advice to seek out Dr. Kaplan. I did my homework and was very impressed with Dr. Kaplan’s credentials and experience. I saw him and after that initial consultation I knew he was the Doctor for me. He immediately ordered an MRI and called me very soon after to give me the news no patient wants to hear, that I would require surgery to resume my normal active life. What impressed me most about Dr. Kaplan was that he went far beyond just being an Orthopaedic Surgeon. He gave me his personal cell phone number and I called him later that evening to talk through the surgery. I never felt rushed and he took the time to put me at ease. He was very honest, talking about the risks and letting me know that this was the best course of action for me based on the injury and my desire to continue leading an active lifestyle. The surgery went extremely well and he would often check in with me post op to see how I was feeling. Thanks to Dr. Kaplan and his team of professionals, I made a full recovery and was back on the water within 6 months after completing rehab.
Hamstring Avulsion
I experienced a catastrophic injury while wake skating. I tore my hamstring off the bone which is known as a hamstring avulsion. I was unable to walk without limping and could not bend my leg backwards. My wife works in the medical field and was given some advice to seek out Dr. Kaplan. I did my homework and was very impressed with Dr. Kaplan’s credentials and experience. I saw him and after that initial consultation I knew he was the Doctor for me. He immediately ordered an MRI and called me very soon after to give me the news no patient wants to hear, that I would require surgery to resume my normal active life. What impressed me most about Dr. Kaplan was that he went far beyond just being an Orthopaedic Surgeon. He gave me his personal cell phone number and I called him later that evening to talk through the surgery. I never felt rushed and he took the time to put me at ease. He was very honest, talking about the risks and letting me know that this was the best course of action for me based on the injury and my desire to continue leading an active lifestyle. The surgery went extremely well and he would often check in with me post op to see how I was feeling. Thanks to Dr. Kaplan and his team of professionals, I made a full recovery and was back on the water within 6 months after completing rehab.