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Barbara Wenzel

New York, NY

Knee Replacement

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I had had multiple meniscus tears in my right knee as a result of increasing debilitation. My retirement plan included hiking in the Alps. Several surgeons I saw agreed I only needed right lateral unicondylar replacement and HSS was definitely the place to go. Thank you Dr. Peter Sculco!!! I completed the Tour du Mont Blanc without difficulty and was the only one not complaining of knee pain. The trip required hikes of 9-10 miles per day up and down 2500-4000 ft. Don’t be horrified Dr. Sculco - I feel great! I spent another 3 weeks hiking in Switzerland. Next year you will find me in the Italian Dolomites!

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Peter K. Sculco, MD

Peter K. Sculco, MD

Hip and Knee Replacement Surgeon

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