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Alan Segal

Alan Segal

New Rochelle, NY

Bone Fracture (Broken Bone)

Alan Segal

Dr. Ricci and his team came to my rescue in June 2018 after I suffered a severe left foot injury. I had crashed my Harley Davidson - "trike" - which I thought was safer, but obviously not.

My left foot was "pulverized" by the car bumper and broken into countless pieces. I was afraid of losing one or more toes. It seemed that I would walk again, but never run, except to catch a bus.

I am an avid skier and I was hopeful that even if my foot was compromised, I could use a ski boot. It has been a bit of a challenge to get my foot into a stiff, tightly fitting boot, but once I got in, the results have been amazing!

Many thanks on allowing me to get back to my passion. I got back to skiing only 5 months after my accident, with terrific conditions at Killington after some early season snows and I'm headed to Colorado and Utah in the coming months.

HSS Providers

William M. Ricci, MD

William M. Ricci, MD

Trauma Surgeon

Joseph M. Lane, MD

Joseph M. Lane, MD

Metabolic Bone and Trauma Surgeon

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