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Dr. Sasaura was energetic and enthusiastic about my care and treatment. As scary as it is to have a shoulder opened up, he put me at ease and I trusted him completely. We explored all of my treatment options prior to my decision to have surgery, and I couldn’t be happier that I did. He did a great job and I am thankful to him and his staff for their dedication to my healing!

M.T.

 

 

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My heart soars because of the capable hands of Dr. Greene.  After many surgeries, each getting me closer to a full recovery, I needed one more.  Dr. Greene believed in me.  He listened to my desire to once again participate in my passion for horseback riding.  A relatively new procedure could possibly take me out of the bleachers and put me back in the saddle.  It meant so much to be more than just “functional.” I wanted to be fully recovered.  Because of Dr. Greene’s special training, we were able to give it a try.  It worked!

I am so thankful to Dr. Greene and all those who so skillfully brought me back.  Through it all, the medical team was courteous and professional.  Dr. Greene answered every one of my questions, and thoroughly explained the procedure as well as the recovery.

I would, without hesitation, recommend Dr. Greene to my family and friends.

J.M.

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I have had 5 separate surgeries performed by Dr. Paul Sasaura through Northern California Orthopedics. My first surgery was because I knew I had a problem since 1997; however, I had a different insurance company and was diagnosed with tendonitis. I finally got a new insurance company, saw Dr. Sasaura and he had a feeling what the issue was. He ordered a special x-ray which showed the problem. He then explained the entire issue to me in a way I could understand. He performed the surgery and 1 ½ years later I had full range of motion and strength back again. This is extremely important as I love to play softball and it was my throwing arm. I can now throw the ball and get a double again! Thank you Dr. Sasaura!

Each experience has been extremely professional and personal. Dr. Sasaura took time with me to answer ALL my questions, EACH time!  His assistant and the staff were very personal and understanding of my concerns or questions. They answered my concerns/questions within a professional and timely manner making sure I understood the answer.

V.H.

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Dr. Roy Pottenger

My name is C.J. and here is my experience with S.L.A.P. surgery on my left shoulder. When I first received the surgery I was in a lot of pain afterward because I tried to not take pain medication, that was a big mistake! If I had the surgery again I would take the meds as Dr. Pottenger had prescribed. It took me about 3 months to be able to put my arm straight in the air again and am now in my 6th month of healing. The only problem I have is while lying on my back, my left arm can no longer sits flat in a 90 degree angle in an "L" shape. Another way to describe this is that while in the 90 degree angle the back of my hand cannot touch the ground without severe pain. 

This problem has not gotten any better in the 6 months of healing and does not seem like it will. Other than that Dr. Pottenger has been great at giving me exercises to help better my shoulder and they are working. Furthermore I had a very severe tear in my labrum and am happy with the progress so far.

C.J.

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Dr. Hunter Greene,

March 2007, pain begins.  April, May, June, pain worsens. Difficulty walking, pain sitting, standing.  Nausea from pain medication, difficulty maintaining blood sugar.  Miserable, depressed.  July, enter Dr. Greene.  3 weeks, 100 percocet and 3 incisions later...I am recovering from right hip osteoplasty due to impingement syndrome.  I immediately feel relief, though the surgery does take months to feel fully recovered.  My hip feels free.  I return to work 7 weeks later, minimal pain and no pain medication.  Woo hoo!

May 2008, feeling great! Working out, down 20 pounds, well controlled blood sugar...no pain.  August 17th, one step, two step, hip pain left side.  I knew immediately that my frequent flier miles with Dr. Greene were about to be redeemed.  I would have been devastated if I hadn't had such a great experience the first time with Dr. Greene.  Dr. Greene does not seem surprised when I call him and tell him the news.  He says no worries, he has gotten even better.  I will only have 2 incisions. 3 weeks, 10 percocets, insurance call, removal of my boss from the floor and 2 incisions later....I am recovering from left hip osteoplasty due to impingement syndrome.  I can tell immediately that Dr. Green has done his job.  My recovery is much faster, I am back to work in 6 weeks and feel better than I can ever remember.

I am now 35 pounds lighter, a testament to my increase in activity. I am hiking, jet skiing, playing volleyball, walking, lifting weights and soon to be snow skiing. My friends, family and coworkers are incredulous at my recovery and constantly remind me of how fortunate I am to have met and been treated by Dr. Greene.  Thank you for all you have dedicated to improving my life.  I am ever grateful.

Sincerely,

K.M.

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