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Marni Halasa

Marni Halasa

New York, NY

Hip Arthritis

Marni Halasa

Dear Dr. Mayman, Mr. Hui & HSS: Just an FYI, I am doing great with my recovery from a total hip replacement and am skating and even belly dancing again! Here are photos from a recent skating performance for the Specialized Children's Hospital of New Jersey at Rockefeller Center, only after two and half months after my surgery. I couldn't believe how great I felt and had no pain when walking, exercising, skating and even twirling -- It's great to feel like my usual self -- thank you! And another huge thanks for an ironically calm and relaxed hospital and surgical experience. Every HSS professional at every step of the way was was super-pleasant, articulate, on top of their game and gave me all the attention that I needed. Bravo!

Anatomy of a Twirl on Skates: After a two and a half month recovery from a total hip replacement surgery at HSS with Dr. David Mayman, I was able to twirl on my figure skates, just like I used to, feeling the rush of adrenaline and the freedom of movement, spinning like a blue hurricane in the middle of New York City at the ice rink at Rockefeller Center

Marni Halasa

HSS Providers

David J. Mayman, MD

David J. Mayman, MD

Hip and Knee Replacement Surgeon

Wai-Kwong Hui, PT, DPT, MS, CSCS

Wai-Kwong Hui, PT, DPT, MS, CSCS

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