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Kim Thompson

Mason Neck, VA

Shoulder Arthroscopy

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A bad fall left me with massive rotator cuff damage in my shoulder. After an attempted surgical repair and extensive physical therapy failed, I was told that nothing else could be done. Not willing to live with “pseudo-paralysis” in my dominant arm, I contacted Dr. Gulotta’s fabulous staff, who helped me arrange to come to New York for a consult. He thoroughly reviewed my situation and explained a range of alternatives. Now, a year after he fixed me up with reverse total shoulder arthroscopy, I’m fully back in the game! Working out every day, yoga, and my husband and I just returned from Alaska. THANK YOU, Dr. Gulotta and HSS!

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Lawrence V. Gulotta, MD

Lawrence V. Gulotta, MD

Sports Medicine Surgeon

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