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    Comments: Nothing but a positive experience from start to finish...I saw Dr. Gasbarro because I had reoccurring shoulder dislocations. I had already received one opinion but wanted a second and I am so glad I got one from Dr. Gasbarro. Dr. Gasbarro decided to have contrast added to the MRI which did not occur with my first opinion. Found out I tore my labrum 360 degrees (not partial tear/strain as previously diagnosed). Dr. Gasbarro went over his plan for surgery and was very open and personable. Had surgery on Feb. 21st 2020. Surgery went well and was just as described by Dr. Gasbarro. It has been almost 3 months since surgery and recovery has gone well. No lingering pain, range of motion is improving steadily and I have no fear of dislocating again. I will edit this with a follow up in 2-3 more months when I should be 100% cleared. A great experience so far. If you are questioning who to see for your shoulder, the answer is Dr. Gasbarro.

    UPDATE - I never posted my 6 moth post surgery update. I recovered fully with 100% range of motion. I was back to normal and enjoying life. Then it happened again, to the same shoulder, in June 2021. Playing the same sport which caused my initial injury, I managed to damage my shoulder again and this time it was much worse. I basically ran full speed into a tree with my arm extended and locked in place, it blew out the back (or at least that's what it felt like). That accident would have damaged my shoulder, prior surgery or not. So no fault of Dr.G on his previous work...Through a few consultations and review of symptoms we decided to pivot and not repair my new tear (on top of labrum) and instead remove my bicep going over my shoulder (biceps tenodesis). This decision was based on symptoms and pain that I was feeling throughout my range of motion. Somehow the original surgery held and that portion of my labrum was in good condition (confirmed during second surgery)...Removing the bicep would alleviate the pain and the tear at the top of the labrum could stay without causing me future pain as well as maintaining the stability in my shoulder. I was skeptical if this would work at first....Well, my second surgery (bicep tenodesis) was on October 21, 2021. Surgery went very smooth. recovery was easier and back to PT I went. Now it is 6 months later (June 2022) and I can happily say that I am in the best shape of my life (35 y/o), very close to full mobility and no shoulder pain...Dr. G knows what he is doing and is very good at it. I recommend 10000%.
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