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Patient Story of: Cindi Klar

Bronxville, New York

Wrist Arthritis

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I’m incredibly grateful to have the use of my right hand and wrist back. Dr. Trehan is an exceptional surgeon with a wonderful bedside manner.

Cindi Klar

I have severe rheumatoid arthritis in my right wrist, which led to two of my fingers dropping due to ruptured tendons. My wrist bone had deformed to the point where it could have caused further tendon ruptures if left untreated.

After meeting Dr. Samir Trehan, I knew I was in the right hands and didn’t feel the need to consult any other surgeons. He performed tendon transfers and corrected the issue with my wrist bone.

I am now 11 weeks post-op and have had a very successful surgery. I’m incredibly grateful to have the use of my right hand and wrist back. Dr. Trehan is an exceptional surgeon with a wonderful bedside manner.

He and his entire team, including Nick in physical therapy, have been extremely supportive throughout my recovery. I highly recommend them!

HSS Providers

Samir K. Trehan, MD

Samir K. Trehan, MD

Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon

Nick Maroldi, PT, DPT, OCS, CHT

Nick Maroldi, PT, DPT, OCS, CHT

Physical Therapy, Hand Therapy

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