Hi, I am Laine Silverfield and a huge fan of Dr. Kevin Kaplan.
Dr. Kaplan has been my “go to” orthopedic physician for previous aches and injuries. I have always been impressed both with his knowledge and the extensive time he takes to explain and demonstrate the impact of the injury. He really cares about his patients. Having known Dr. Kaplan for many years, I knew his character, dedication, compassion, and the manner in which he treated people both in the office and in real life. This is someone who cares about each individual and wants the best outcome for every patient, as if he or she were family.
As a “wanna be” athlete, I enjoy swimming and biking. My left shoulder began to hurt whether sleeping on it or during activities throughout the day. Any pressure I exerted on or with my shoulder such as lifting, pushing or pulling, caused increased pain.
After no relief from six weeks of physical therapy, I succumbed to an MRI. Unfortunately, results showed my rotator cuff was torn and I decided to have Dr. Kaplan fix the tear. Dr. Kaplan thoroughly explained the surgery, and the lengthy rehab it entails. He was very clear that the surgery was not an easy one, and there would be pain immediately after. Any thoughts I might have had about it being a “walk in the park” quickly vanished as Dr. Kaplan was direct and forthright in explaining the steps leading to a full recovery. This helped me immensely in planning my life for the next few months. Knowing what to expect both in terms of surgery, follow-up appointments, and rehab, was greatly appreciated. Having it “on the calendar” helped me see what I might expect in terms of progress.
My surgery was 100% successful, and at four months post-op, I was dancing with my arms in the air. By six months, I was back in the pool. I credit Dr. Kaplan’s talent and wisdom for bringing my shoulder back to normal. Ah, now if he could just make me an athlete!!!!
Rotator Cuff Tear
Hi, I am Laine Silverfield and a huge fan of Dr. Kevin Kaplan.Dr. Kaplan has been my “go to” orthopedic physician for previous aches and injuries. I have always been impressed both with his knowledge and the extensive time he takes to explain and demonstrate the impact of the injury. He really cares about his patients. Having known Dr. Kaplan for many years, I knew his character, dedication, compassion, and the manner in which he treated people both in the office and in real life. This is someone who cares about each individual and wants the best outcome for every patient, as if he or she were family.
As a “wanna be” athlete, I enjoy swimming and biking. My left shoulder began to hurt whether sleeping on it or during activities throughout the day. Any pressure I exerted on or with my shoulder such as lifting, pushing or pulling, caused increased pain.
After no relief from six weeks of physical therapy, I succumbed to an MRI. Unfortunately, results showed my rotator cuff was torn and I decided to have Dr. Kaplan fix the tear. Dr. Kaplan thoroughly explained the surgery, and the lengthy rehab it entails. He was very clear that the surgery was not an easy one, and there would be pain immediately after. Any thoughts I might have had about it being a “walk in the park” quickly vanished as Dr. Kaplan was direct and forthright in explaining the steps leading to a full recovery. This helped me immensely in planning my life for the next few months. Knowing what to expect both in terms of surgery, follow-up appointments, and rehab, was greatly appreciated. Having it “on the calendar” helped me see what I might expect in terms of progress.
My surgery was 100% successful, and at four months post-op, I was dancing with my arms in the air. By six months, I was back in the pool. I credit Dr. Kaplan’s talent and wisdom for bringing my shoulder back to normal. Ah, now if he could just make me an athlete!!!!