In 2011, during my 8th grade Jr. High School baseball season and in the semi final game, a ball was hit to my left, as I dove to try to stop it. I landed on my left shoulder. Right when I hit the ground I felt a very uncomfortable dislocation in my shoulder. After awhile it didn’t seem to get any better so I went to see Dr. Kaplan. He requested that I get an MRI. The results showed that I had a torn cartilage in the left shoulder. Dr. Kaplan suggested I undergo surgery. It was not mandatory but if we didn’t fix this problem as soon as possible then it could just get worse especially if I reinjured it. I decided to finish out my season and then undergo the surgery during the summer, but during summer I happened to roll my ankle on first base while beating out a ground ball.
I went to Dr. Kaplan about this and he determined that it was a fractured growth plate in the left ankle. Having this injury delayed my surgery on the shoulder. But when it was finally time, the surgery went fantastic. He did an outstanding job. I started rehab at JOI rehabilitation center. Spending a while in there two days a week I was finally released from the sling and able to hit and start throwing again. Dr. Kaplan was there for me every step of the way and answered any questions I had for him. Now in 2012, I’m playing JV baseball for Fleming Island, diving and all. I really enjoyed my visits with Dr. Kaplan because he can relate to young patients very well. Dr. Kaplan has kept in touch with me and treats me like a good friend. Thank you for everything Dr. Kaplan. My shoulder is doing great!
Labral Repair
In 2011, during my 8th grade Jr. High School baseball season and in the semi final game, a ball was hit to my left, as I dove to try to stop it. I landed on my left shoulder. Right when I hit the ground I felt a very uncomfortable dislocation in my shoulder. After awhile it didn’t seem to get any better so I went to see Dr. Kaplan. He requested that I get an MRI. The results showed that I had a torn cartilage in the left shoulder. Dr. Kaplan suggested I undergo surgery. It was not mandatory but if we didn’t fix this problem as soon as possible then it could just get worse especially if I reinjured it. I decided to finish out my season and then undergo the surgery during the summer, but during summer I happened to roll my ankle on first base while beating out a ground ball.I went to Dr. Kaplan about this and he determined that it was a fractured growth plate in the left ankle. Having this injury delayed my surgery on the shoulder. But when it was finally time, the surgery went fantastic. He did an outstanding job. I started rehab at JOI rehabilitation center. Spending a while in there two days a week I was finally released from the sling and able to hit and start throwing again. Dr. Kaplan was there for me every step of the way and answered any questions I had for him. Now in 2012, I’m playing JV baseball for Fleming Island, diving and all. I really enjoyed my visits with Dr. Kaplan because he can relate to young patients very well. Dr. Kaplan has kept in touch with me and treats me like a good friend. Thank you for everything Dr. Kaplan. My shoulder is doing great!