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- Pudendal Neuralgia
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- Facial Reconstruction
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- Reconstructive Surgeries
- Nerve Reconstruction Surgery
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- Corneal Anesthesia
- Diaphragm Paralysis
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Facial Paralysis
- Foot Drop
- Graves Disease
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa
- Limb Paralysis
- Neuroma & Phantom Limb Pain
- Occipital Neuralgia
- Pilonidal Cysts
- Piriformis Syndrome
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Post Traumatic Headache
- Post-Mastectomy Pain Syndrome
- Post-Stroke Treatment
- Spinal Cord Injury
- TMJ Headache
- Vascular Anomalies
- Vocal Cord Paralysis
- Dysphagia
- Arm & Hand Paralysis
- Ventilator Dependency
- Pressure Sore Management
- DIEP Flap Reconstruction
- BRCA - Prophylactic Mastectomy & Reconstruction
- Episiotomy Pain
- Obturator Nerve Pain
- Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
- Femoral Neuropathy
- Nerve Compression Syndrome
- Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery
- Fat Grafting
- Breast Reconstruction Revision Surgery
- TRAM Flap Surgery
- Morton's Neuroma
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
- Effects of Radiation on Breast Reconstruction
- Hypoglossal Nerve Surgery
- Orbital Decompression
- Pharyngeal Plexus Surgery
- Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Surgery
- Neurotrophic Keratitis / Keratopathy
- Toe-to-Finger Transplant
- Hand, Finger, Arm Replantation & Reattachment
- Joint Denervation
- Amputation
- Targeted Muscle Reinnervation (TMR)
- ARMS Clinic
- Arthritis
- CMC Thumb Arthritis
- DIP Arthritis
- Shoulder & Elbow Arthritis
- PIP Arthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis in Hand
- Wrist Arthritis
- Failed Hand Surgery
- Fractures
- Elbow & Forearm
- Wrist, Hand & Finger
- Distal Radius Fractures
- Metacarpal Fractures
- Phalanx Fractures
- Scaphoid Fractures
- Nerve Injuries
- Nerve Lacerations
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Guyon's Canal Syndrome
- Pronator Teres Syndrome
- Radial Tunnel Syndrome
- Suprascapular Nerve Entrapment
- Wrist Drop
- Post Trauma
- Persistent Stiffness
- Non-healing Fractures / Non-union Bones
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic Numbness
- Tendon Injuries
- Extensor Tendon Injuries
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Flexor Tendon Injuries
- Bicep Injuries
- Tendonitis
- De Quervain's Tenosynovitis
- Tennis & Golfer's Elbow
- Trigger Finger
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
- Explant Surgery
- Breast Cancer
- Preservation of Erectile Function
- Hernias
- Chronic Hernias
- Sports Hernias
- Pudendal Nerve Entrapment Syndrome
- Sternal Nonunion
- Revascularization
- Bone Grafting
- Nerve Decompression Surgery in Foot
- Chronic Joint Pain
- Peroneal Nerve Compression
- Sciatica
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa Excision Surgery
- Skin Graft Surgery
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Post-Surgical Wounds
- Pressure Ulcers
- Nerve Transplantation
- Decompression Surgery
- Nerve Grafts
- Nerve Transfers
- Piriformis Syndrome
- Pediatric Craniofacial Surgery
- Facial Paralysis Surgery
- Positive BRCA Gene
- Targeted Muscle Reinnervation (TMR)
- Meralgia Paresthetica
- Face Lift
- Platysmaplasty - Neck/Chin
- Blepharoplasty - Eyelid Surgery
- Capillary Malformation
- Chronic Knee Pain
- Knee Denervation
- Knee Denervation
- Pudendal Nerve Decompression Surgery
- Breast Cancer Treatment
- Orthognathic Surgery
- Lipedema
- Microsurgery
- Radiation-Induced Brachial Plexopathy
- Post Cancer Treatment
- Lymphedema
- Post-Mastectomy Pain Syndrome
- Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
- MOHS Surgery
Surgeons
- Andrew Elkwood
- Michael Rose
- Matthew Kaufman
- Tushar Patel
- Russell Ashinoff
- Adam Saad
- Eric Wimmers
- Hamid Abdollahi
- Zuhaib Ibrahim
- Eric I. Chang
- Kari L. Colen
- Ajul Shah
- Sean Herman
- Hakan Usal
- Ritwik Grover
- Nicole Ferro
- Chris Lakhiani
- Stephen Toran
- Ahmed Nasser
- David Tsai
- Tzvi Small
- Sidney Rabinowitz
- Hari Iyer
- Ergun Kocak
- Pankaj Tiwari
- Santosh Kale
- David Cabiling
- Frank Dellacroce
- William Ordoyne
- Scott Sullivan
- Christopher Trahan
- Whitten Wise
- Mary Jo Wright
- Sarosh Zafar
- Peter Ledoux
- Steven Pisano
- Chet Nastala
- Minas Chrysopoulo
- Gary Arishita
- Oscar Ochoa
- Lauren Whipple
- Andrew Gassman
- Gregory Buncke
- Rudolf Buntic
- Bauback Safa
- Andrew Watt
- Walter Lin
- Brian Pridgen
- David Rayfield
- Jonathan Weiswasser
- Stephen Dudick
- Robert T. Nevitt III
- Frank Ciminello
- Adam Feintisch
- Edward Hahn
- Deepak Ramesh
- Mark Yazid
- Anjeanette Brown
- James Frost
- Peter Andrawes
- Ann Chuang
- Desiree D'Angelo
- Lisa Iucci
- Adriana Suarez-Ligon
- Camille Swain
- Reza Jarrahy
- Stephen Chagares
- Vaishali Purohit
- Mary Jo Wright
- Mohit Sood
- Joseph (Test) Dayan (Test)
- Joseph Dayan
- George Dreszer
- James Fletcher
- Eric Weiss
- Andrew Elkwood
- Andrew Elkwood
- Andrew Elkwood
- Andrew Elkwood
- Sean Boutros
- Rukmini Rednam
- Arjuna Kuperan
- Sanaz Harirchian
- Erika Sato
- Joseph Baylan
- Shawn Allen
- Berry Fairchild
- Cassie Hartline
- Andrew Elkwood
- Yolanda Tammaro
- Matthew Lynch
- Andrew Elkwood
- Anton Fries
- Ajul Shah
- Michael Rose
- OutofState
- Tyler Merceron
- Courtney Carpenter
Location
- Shrewsbury
- Flemington
- Hackettstown
- Lehigh Valley
- Montclair
- Phoenixville
- Brick
- East Brunswick
- Florham Park
- Hopewell
- New York City
- Rockland County
- Bridgewater-Greymark
- Edison
- Freehold
- Egg Harbor Township
- Hackensack
- Montgomery
- Union
- Marlton
- Gahanna
- Springfield
- San Francisco
- New Orleans
- San Antonio
- San Antonio
- Linwood
- Maywood
- Ridgewood
- Neptune City
- Livingston
- Somerset
- Paramus
- Miami
- Los Angeles
- McKinney
- Manahawkin
- Cape May Court House
- North Bergen
- Westwood
- Fort Lauderdale
- Houston
- East Windsor
- Woodlands
- Tinton Falls
- Forked River
- Hammonton
Lymphedema Relief: Tina's Experience with Lymph Node Transfer Performed By Dr. Joseph Dayan
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Curing Diaphragm Paralysis From Phrenic Nerve Damage - Carrie's Story
Pudendal Neuralgia Surgery: Relieving Lauryn's Pelvic Pain
Treating Headaches from Occipital Neuralgia: Lynesha's Story
Life After Amputation | Sergio's Story
Treating Pudendal Neuralgia After Childbirth: Betsy's Story
Mom Donates Nerves to Son for Nerve Transplant - Dr. Andrew Elkwood
Nerve Transplant Surgery with Living Donor - Dr. Andrew Elkwood
Father Donates Nerves To Reverse Daughter's Paralysis - Nerve Transplant Surgery
9 Months Post Nerve Transplant Testimonial 2
Mother Donates Nerve To Son For Nerve Transplant Surgery - Dr. Elkwood
Sergio's Life After Amputation: Making Strides with Advanced Prosthesis
Wide-Awake Local Anesthesia Tendon Repair: Vince's Story
Lydia's Story | Providing Hope After Amputation
Miter Saw Hand Injury: Linda's Story
Wide-Awake Local Anesthesia Tendon Repair | Bill's Story
Yosef's Story: Wide-Awake Tendon Repair and Rupture Repair
Miracle Recovery: Patric Defies Odds After Car Crash & Foot Drop Injury
Brachial Plexus Surgery - Mark's Story
Foot Drop Surgery: Officer Anthony's Success Story - Peroneal Nerve Injury
Foot Drop Syndrome & Treatments Explained - Patient Story
Anthony's Story - Foot Drop Surgery Part 3 (Q&A with Dr. Rose)
Anthony's Story - Foot Drop Part 1
Anthony's Story - Foot Drop Surgery Part 2
Greg's Story - Brachial Plexus Pain Relief
Brachial Plexus Injury Treatment
Susan's Story - Avascular Necrosis
Michael's Story - Occipital Neuralgia
Trevor's Story - Long Thoracic Nerve Decompression
Robert's Story - Pudendal Neuralgia
Graves' Disease Symptoms Explained
Mike Struggles to Breathe - Diaphragm Paralysis Treated by Dr. Kaufman
Brachial Plexus Injury Treatment - Anthony's Story
Scott's Story - Surgical Solution for Occipital Neuralgia
Debbie's Story - Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathy
Tristin's Story - Phrenic Nerve Surgery & Klippel-Feil Syndrome
Phrenic Nerve Surgery: Jim's Story
Yalena's Story - Brachial Plexus
Hope for Lymphedema: Bidemi's Story
Maeve's Story - Nerve Decompression Surgery
Marita & Pat's Story - Phrenic Nerve Reconstruction
Phrenic Nerve Reconstruction - Tom's Success Story
Phrenic Nerve Surgery - Carter's Success Story
Lynn's Success Story: Phrenic Nerve Repair
Robin's Story - Chest Wall Stabilization Surgery
Linda's Story - Occipital Neuralgia
Kristen's Story - Occipital Neuralgia
Intense Pain During Intercourse and Sitting - Dr. Elkwood Treats Pudendal Neuralgia
Abe's Story - Occipital Neuralgia Surgery
Orlando's Story - Peripheral Neuropathy
Powerful Phrenic Nerve Injury Success Story
Brachial Plexus Pain Relief - Greg's Story
Anna's Story - Lymphedema
Jose's Story: Occipital Neuralgia Following Car Accident
Phrenic Nerve Success Story - Demetri's Story
Jeannine's Story - Brachial Plexus and Breast Reconstruction
Radiation-Induced Brachial Plexopathy - Lori's Success Story
Phrenic Nerve Reconstruction - Emil's Story
Brachial Plexus Pain Relief - Louise's Story
Feeling Begins To Return After Nerve Transplant Surgery - Joe's Story
Coach with Double Sports Hernia - Dr. Elkwood Repairs with Surgery
Update on diaphragm pacemaker patient, Kevin Neary
Alan's Story: Phrenic Nerve Surgery and Recovery
Stephen's Story: Phrenic Nerve Reconstruction Success Story
Sal's Story - Brachial Plexus Reconstruction
Breast Reconstruction and Post-Mastectomy Pain Syndrome - Delia's Story
Top Gun Instructor William "Buddy" Marshall Undergoes Phrenic Nerve Surgery with Dr. Matthew Kaufman
Phrenic Nerve Reconstruction - Patient Success Story
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Beth's Story: How Phrenic Nerve Reconstruction Helped Her Battle Covid-19
Nerve Transplant Success Story - Dr. Elkwood
Lukas' Story: Restoring Childhood with Pediatric Phrenic Nerve Surgery
Wide-Awake Local Anesthesia Tendon Repair - Bill's Story
Prophylactic Mastectomy and Breast Reconstruction - Kim's Story
Bills Story - Phrenic Nerve Surgery Part 1
William's Story - Brachial Plexus
Melani's Story - Breast Reconstruction
Nerve Transplant Surgery Restores Use of Patient's Arm - Dr. Elkwood
Joint Pain Relief after Skiing Accident - Jane's Story
FDA Recalls Textured Breast Implants - Anne's Breast Reconstruction Story
Nerve Transplant Surgery with Living Donor
Dr. Elkwood Nerve Transplant Story
Russell's Story: Piriformis Syndrome
Gender Affirming Surgery with Dr. Sean Herman: Jay's Story
Maeve's Story - Nerve Decompression
Coletta's Story - Brachial Plexus Reconstruction
Beths Story - Phrenic Nerve Surgery Part 2
Bills Story - Phrenic Nerve Surgery Part 3
Russell's Story - Piriformis Syndrome
Beths Story - Phrenic Nerve Repair Part 1
Beth's Story - Phrenic Nerve Surgery Part 3
Bill's Story - Phrenic Nerve Surgery Part 2
Revisionary Breast Reconstruction: Regina's Story
How To Treat Headaches From Occipital Neuralgia: Greg's Story
Treating Diaphragm Paralysis After Shoulder Surgery - David's Story
Breast Reconstruction After Testing Positive For The Breast Cancer Gene - Lisa's Story
Treating Nerve Pain After Breast Cancer: Rosemarie's Story
Nerve Pain After Breast Reconstruction Surgery: Teri's Recovery Story
What To Do If Your First Breast Reconstruction Fails: Donna's Story
Grateful and Blessed: Helen's Breast Reconstruction Journey with Dr. Ibrahim
How Kelly Beat Breast Cancer and Thrived with Breast Reconstruction
Breast Reconstruction with Dr. Russell Ashinoff: Ferlie's Story
Breast Reconstruction and Post-Mastectomy Pain Syndrome | Delia's story
Breast Cancer Journey: Aleida's Breast Reconstruction Success Story with Dr. Patel
Emily's Inspiring Breast Cancer Journey: Surgery with Dr. Frost & Reconstruction with Dr. Saad
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Cómo Reparar la Parálisis del Diafragma por Daño del Nervio Frénico: La Historia de Ricardo
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She Can Breathe Again: Treating Diaphragm Paralysis From Phrenic Nerve Damage - Harriett's Story
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Treat Your Foot Drop With This Surgery - David's Story
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This Surgery Cures Headaches From Occipital Neuralgia - Jill's Story
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FTM Surgery Journey: Evan's Positive Experience with Dr. Herman | Follow Your Heart
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Embracing Confidence: Remi's FTM Top Surgery with Dr. Herman |Taking Time to Make the Right Decision
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Life-Changing Amputation Treatment Helps Louis Return to Work
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Lydia Regains Independence After Left Hand Amputation
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How Phrenic Nerve Surgery Helped Them BREATHE & RUN Again!
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Joint Denervation: Ericka's Story | The Institute for Advanced Reconstruction
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How This Reconstructive Rhinoplasty Changed Laureen's Life
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Treating a Paralyzed Diaphragm: Robert Ralko's Story | The Institute for Advanced Reconstruction
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From Struggling to Breathe to Running Half Marathons | Phrenic Nerve Surgery: Gerald's Story
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Dr. Kaufman Gave Me a New Lease on Life! | Phrenic Nerve/Diaphragm Paralysis
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Megan’s Journey from Ecuador for Life-Changing Foot Drop Surgery with Dr. Rose
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Michael's 20-Year Journey: Overcoming Diaphragm Paralysis with Dr. Kaufman’s Expertise
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Mike’s Amazing Recovery: 9 Years After Phrenic Nerve Surgery with Dr. Kaufman
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After Years of Searching, Luke Finds Relief with Dr. Shah & Dr. Lakhiani | Amazing Recovery Story
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How Dr. Usal & Dr. Elkwood Transformed Christopher’s Life After Pelvic Outlet Syndrome Surgery
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Janki's Life-Changing Nerve Neuroma Surgery with Dr. Ibrahim