Our Son was a hard-throwing Pitcher who received a Baseball Scholarship to one of the best College Baseball programs in America in 2010. Within the first few weeks of practice in his first year of College, he began having discomfort in his throwing shoulder. After receiving an “inconclusive” MRI with team Doctors, he began a Physical Therapy regimen and was to be re-evaluated two months later. After doing research, we decided to bring our Son back to Jacksonville for a second opinion with Dr. Kaplan. An Arthrogram MRI was ordered for a better diagnosis, but Dr. Kaplan agreed after looking at his current medical information that therapy was a good option before any possible procedure. The new MRI provided a much clearer picture of our son’s condition, but the extent of the problem could not be fully recognized without arthroscopic surgery. Dr. Kaplan and our Son both agreed that surgery was the best option if our Son’s dream of a Baseball Career as a Pitcher was to be realized as he could not throw without pain.
Dr. Kaplan was able to clear an opening for surgery a couple of weeks later in November 2010. During surgery, Dr. Kaplan found cartilage pinned between the “ball and socket” in the shoulder that would have never been released from physical therapy, so the collective decision for surgery was confirmed as the correct choice. He repaired the shoulder in just over an hour and released our Son for recovery and Physical Therapy.
Over the next several months, Dr. Kaplan not only saw our Son on a regular basis for check-ups, but he made personal phone calls and texts all associated with his rehabilitation. He showed daily interest in our son’s progress and used encouragement, positive reinforcement and even sternness, whenever needed to keep our Son on a solid path to full recovery. He gave us his cell phone number for direct contact and provided “above and beyond” care before, during and after surgery.
Dr. Kaplan is an exceptional and innovative surgeon. He listened to our concerns and made the best decision for our Son. His training and expertise are impressive and state-of-the art. Dr. Kaplan’s “bedside manner” is unsurpassed. He truly cares about every patient. His recommended Physical Therapy and Pitching Rehabilitation protocols were outstanding. Our son is back on the mound doing what he loves at a high level and his dream of a Baseball Career as a Pitcher is now a reachable goal again. We give Dr. Kaplan and his team the highest of recommendations possible! A very scary and stressful time for our Family was changed the minute we walked into Dr. Kaplan’s office.
Labral Tear in a Pitcher
Colby SOur Son was a hard-throwing Pitcher who received a Baseball Scholarship to one of the best College Baseball programs in America in 2010. Within the first few weeks of practice in his first year of College, he began having discomfort in his throwing shoulder. After receiving an “inconclusive” MRI with team Doctors, he began a Physical Therapy regimen and was to be re-evaluated two months later. After doing research, we decided to bring our Son back to Jacksonville for a second opinion with Dr. Kaplan. An Arthrogram MRI was ordered for a better diagnosis, but Dr. Kaplan agreed after looking at his current medical information that therapy was a good option before any possible procedure. The new MRI provided a much clearer picture of our son’s condition, but the extent of the problem could not be fully recognized without arthroscopic surgery. Dr. Kaplan and our Son both agreed that surgery was the best option if our Son’s dream of a Baseball Career as a Pitcher was to be realized as he could not throw without pain.
Dr. Kaplan was able to clear an opening for surgery a couple of weeks later in November 2010. During surgery, Dr. Kaplan found cartilage pinned between the “ball and socket” in the shoulder that would have never been released from physical therapy, so the collective decision for surgery was confirmed as the correct choice. He repaired the shoulder in just over an hour and released our Son for recovery and Physical Therapy.
Over the next several months, Dr. Kaplan not only saw our Son on a regular basis for check-ups, but he made personal phone calls and texts all associated with his rehabilitation. He showed daily interest in our son’s progress and used encouragement, positive reinforcement and even sternness, whenever needed to keep our Son on a solid path to full recovery. He gave us his cell phone number for direct contact and provided “above and beyond” care before, during and after surgery.
Dr. Kaplan is an exceptional and innovative surgeon. He listened to our concerns and made the best decision for our Son. His training and expertise are impressive and state-of-the art. Dr. Kaplan’s “bedside manner” is unsurpassed. He truly cares about every patient. His recommended Physical Therapy and Pitching Rehabilitation protocols were outstanding. Our son is back on the mound doing what he loves at a high level and his dream of a Baseball Career as a Pitcher is now a reachable goal again. We give Dr. Kaplan and his team the highest of recommendations possible! A very scary and stressful time for our Family was changed the minute we walked into Dr. Kaplan’s office.