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Kayla O'Connor

Kayla O'Connor

Queens, NY

Achilles Tendon Pain

Kayla O'Connor

We had an excellent experience with HSS! My daughter, who was 7 at the time, needed surgery to extend her Achilles bilaterally. She was an extreme toe walker since she was about 2 and could barely put her foot flat on the floor. She also lacked balance and could not stand up completely straight. After having her surgery done, her physical therapist and close family and friends were RAVING about her results! Almost a year later, she walks as though she never had a problem before. My husband and I greatly appreciate the work that was done and the care that was taken with our daughter. Kudos to the staff and the surgeon. Thank you for everything!

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John S. Blanco, MD

John S. Blanco, MD

Pediatric Orthopedic and Spine Surgeon

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