Patient stories
Recoveries worth celebrating
Real patients, in their own words, from the first appointment through the moment they returned to the things they love.
A patient's story
“My only regret is not doing it sooner”
Shoulder replacement
After living with significant discomfort from arthritis for over 10 years, I am finally able to move freely and sleep without interruption.
I tried various treatments over a decade, including massages, creams, heat, and ice, but what I truly needed was this surgery. The healing process went exceptionally well. If you are considering a similar procedure, I highly recommend Dr. Cohn.
Nicholas
Verified patient, December 2025
Left shoulder
Four months after surgery, Nicholas put his new shoulder to the test, landing this 36-inch, 20-pound striped bass.
Same pattern, second story
He had lost the strength to straighten his arm and push off his board. Three months later, Gerry was back on it.
Gerry is a Jersey native in his mid-60s who lives at the Shore and has been surfing his whole life, chasing waves from Costa Rica to Nicaragua and beyond. He knew something was wrong the moment he injured his right elbow in the water. He had lost the strength to straighten his arm, with bruising over the elbow.
He came to Dr. Cohn to figure out the problem so he could get back on his board. An MRI confirmed a fully ruptured right triceps tendon. Dr. Cohn repaired it the following week, and three months later Gerry was back on his board at 100%.
A year after that, with the repaired right elbow holding up great, he felt a familiar pop in his opposite elbow. An MRI confirmed a new rupture, a mirror image of the first injury on the left side. Having had such a positive experience with his right elbow, Gerry chose Dr. Cohn again for the second repair.
Today he's back in the water, grateful to be doing what he loves.
★★★★★
Gerry
Verified patient
Back in the water after two triceps repairs, one on each arm.
180+
VERIFIED REVIEWS
98%
FIVE-STAR RATINGS
4
REVIEW PLATFORMS
4.9
AVERAGE PATIENT RATING