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John Huster

John Huster

Hawthorne, NJ

John Huster

I'm a 54 year old active male working out in a gym 3-4 days a week. My shoulder was hurting me for quite some time. I ran in an obstacle course race in September 2015. During one of obstacles, I injured my shoulder to the point I had to have Dr. DiFelice examine it to see what was going on. I was diagnosed with a torn rotator cuff. I was apprehensive about having surgery. Dr. DiFelice assured me that surgery was the best option based on my age and me wanting to stay active. I had the surgery on October 8th . Dr. DiFelice explained to me that I had a completely torn rotator cuff, a torn biceps tendon and he had to shave down an arthritic collar bone, basically major surgery. I began rehab right away; 3 days a week. At the 90 day mark I was back in the gym and 4 months later I’m happy to say that I am pain free, lifting weights and have 100 % full range of motion.

Thanks Dr. DiFelice!!!!

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