Dr. Fischer, 4/2013
You’ve changed my life for the better. Thank you so much for your professionalism, compassion and bedside manner...
Ten little fingers and ten little toes. That’s what you’re supposed to check for when your baby is born. I thought this was just a cute saying – until my son, Luke, was born. Technically, he did have ten little fingers and ten little toes. But his left hand was extremely under-developed…
Accidents seem to happen at the most inopportune times. Back in November 2011 when my wife and I were moving into our newly renovated home, I accidentally tore my biceps tendon (below the elbow) lifting our new refrigerator. My plans for that fall were abruptly changed.
I still shudder when I think how close we came to having unnecessary surgery and still feel unending gratitude for the circumstances that brought us to such an amazing doctor as Robert Strauch, MD. We are pleased to recommend him unconditionally.
Before I saw Dr. Levine I had been having elbow pain for an entire year. I had seen other doctors and had tried physical therapy, pain medications, cortisone injections, and nothing relieved the pain. I had pain with every movement. I could not even lift a cup of coffee, unlock my door or do any day-to-day functions without pain, let along thinking of playing tennis.
One day before my 72nd birthday, while I was working out on my road bicycle I was hit by an SUV and was thrown onto the road. I saw a local orthopaedic surgeon and was told that I had a type III AC separation. He recommended surgery, but I did not feel comfortable with his suggested procedure.
...and now, one year later, I have no hand pain at all. I have good hand strength, can do any hand activities, pain free, and actually feel younger!! Every day I think about how blessed I am to have met Dr. Tang and his wonderful staff.