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`Assistant Clinical Professor of Orthopedic Surgery
`Albert Einstein College of Medicine
`Attending Physician NYU Hospital [or
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`Attending Physician Montefiore Medical Center
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`Arnold B. Wilson, MD FAAOS
`Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon
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`Law Firm ofHaIiock & Malerba
`334 Deer Park Avenue
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`Babylon Village, New York 11702
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`Dear Sirs:
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`June 23, 2013
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`Re: Geoffrey MacKenzie
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`As per your request, I am providing you the following summary on my patient, Geoffrey MacKcnzie.
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`Mr. MacKenzie is a 51-year-old gentleman who first came under my care in July, 2012.
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`At the time of his initial evaluation, he was seen for evaluation of multiple injuries he sustained as a
`result of a motor vehicle accident on February 14, 2009. The accident occurred when he was driving
`his car and was struck by an oncoming vehicle. During this accident, his knees struck the dashboard
`and he also injured his neck and lower back.
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`Following the accident, he received a comprehensive evaluation in the emergency room.
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`Subsequently, he Was seen and evaluated by Dr. Scott Haig, an ortlmpeedic surgeon. Dr.
`evaluated him for injuries he sustained to his right knee, neck, and lower back. He received anti-
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`inflammatories and a comprehensive course of physical therapy,
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`During my initial evaluation he complained ofpain in his right knee and neck. l-Iis lower back pain had
`show: significant subsidence.
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`Fax 713-798~5522
`713-798-1000
`75 East Gunhlll Road Bronx New York 10467
`530 First Avenue New York New York 10016
`212-564-5828
`All mall correspondence to the Bronx address
`www.wilsonorthopaerlics.com
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`During my initial evaluation, his right knee exhibited diffuse tenderness about the medial and laterai
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`aspects of the joint line. He exhibited a stable range of motion and was able to range from full
`extension with flexion to 120 degrees. I examined his neck and noted he had tenderness to palpation in
`the cervical region with restrictions in range of motion. He exhibited normal motor strength.
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`X-rays/MRI: X-rays were taken on July 23, 2012. An x-ray of the right knee showed no bony
`abnormalities and showed normal alignment. X-rays of the neck showed no focal abnormalities.
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`An MR1 ol’the right knee was performed on March 4, 2009. This MRI was significant for showing
`tears of the medial and lateral menisci as well as showing evidence of choodronralacia patella. An MRI
`of the LS spine was performed on January 25, 2010, significant for showing a broad-base disk
`herniation at L4—L5. A disk herniation was also present at L5~Sl.
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`Following my initial evaluation, 1 recommended undergo arthroscopic surgery to his right knee.
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`This surgery was performed on October 15, 2012 at Westchester Square Medical Center. During
`surgery, he was found to have tears of the medialand lateral menisci. He had an inflamed synovium
`and had evidence of chondromaiacia patella.
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`Surgery consisted of a medial and lateral menisectomies and resection of synovial tissue.
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`Following surgery, he was closely followed in my office. A comprehensive course of physical therapy
`was prescribed. i-ie was given analgesic pain and anti-inflammatory medication.
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`Following surgery, he had an uneventful recovery and experienced significant pain relief.
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`He was last seen and evaluated in my office on June 13, 2013. At this time, he was having intermittent
`complaints of pain in his right knee. He was having difficulty with exercise and getting up from a
`seated position. He had been unable to return back to any sports participation including jogging. In
`addition. he continued to complain of pain in his neck and iowcr' back.
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`Fax 718—798-5522
`718-798—1000
`75 East Gunhill Road Bronx New York 1046?
`530 First Avenue New York New York 10015
`212~564--6828
`Ali mail correspondence to the Bronx address
`www.wilsono rthopaedicsxom
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`Geoffrey MacKenzle
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`Physical Examination: Physical examination performed on June 13, 20l3. Right knee, well—healed
`surgical sites, minimal joint line tenderness, some patellol’emoral tendemess, some quad atrophy and
`quad weakness. Range of motion, full extension with flexion to 125. Examination of lower back
`showed tenderness to palpation about the lumbosacra] junction and geod ability to straight leg raise.
`Examination of neck showed mild tenderness about the lower cervical region, some restrictions in
`range of motion with flexion to 20. extension to 25, good side-to~side motion, normal strength
`throughout both upper extremities.
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`AssessmentlSummary: This is a 51-year—old gentleman who sustained multiple injuries as a result of
`a motor vehicle accident. Following the accident, he received a comprehensive course of physical
`therapy and anti-inflammatory medication. An MRI of the LS spine showed disk hemiations at L4vL5
`and LS-Sl . A11 MR1 of the right knee showed tearing of the medial and lateral menisci and evidence of
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`chondromalacia patella. In light of his persistent pain, he required arthroscopic surgery. Surgery
`consisted of a partial medial and lateral meniscectomy as well as resection of synovial
`tissue.
`Following surgery, he continues to have intermittent complaints of pain in his right knee. He has had
`difficulty returning back to activities of daily living and is unable to participate in sports. In addition,
`he continues to have complaints of pain in his neck and lower back.
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`His prognosis for further recovery is guarded.
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`All of the injuries he sustained to his right knee, neck, and lower back are causally related to the
`accident of February _l 4, 2009.
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`In the future, he will
`therapy.
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`likely require intermittent anti-inflammatory medication along with physical
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`As a result of this accident, he is at risk for positraumatic arthritis of his right knee. Arthroscopic
`surgery showed some loss of articular. cartilage about
`the patcllofemoral
`joint. Should this
`posttraumatic arthritis worsen, he may eventually require repeat arthroscopic surgery and may
`ultimately require joint replacement surgery at an unusually young ago.
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`Should he require iiirther surgery, it is anticipated he will require further physical therapy and anti—
`inflaunuatory medication.
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`Fax 718-798—5522
`718—798-1090
`2’5 East Gunhlll Road Bronx New York 10116?
`530 First Avenue New York New Vork 3.00M 212-564~6828
`All mail correSpondanCe to the Bronx address
`www.wllsonorthopaedlc5.com
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`in addition, the pievious MRI showed disk herniations at L4-L5 and L5~Sl. If the pain about his lower
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`back persists, he may require further treatment. Specifically, he may benefit from pain management
`and epidural steroid injections.
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`Ultimately, if the pain is not controlled, he may require surgical intervention to his back.
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`Commonly, Spinal surgery results in a prolonged period of disahility. He will require further physical
`then-aw, analgesic pain medication, and anti-inflammatories.
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`As a result of this accident, he has sustained permanent injuries to his right knee, neck, and lower back.
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`Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions regarding my care andz'or
`evaluation of Mr. MacKenzie.
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`All of the aforementioned statements are true to the best of my knowledge. They are based on an
`intewiew with the patient and acornprehensive review of medical records.
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`I further certify that I am a board certified orthopaedic surgeon licensed to practice medicine in the
`State oi-‘New York.
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`Sincerely,
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`Arnold B. Wilson, MI).
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`fax 718-798-5522
`718-798-1000
`75 East Gunhtli Road Bronx New York 10457
`530 First Avenue New York New York 10016
`2125646828
`All mall correspondence to the Bronx address
`wwwmilsonorthopaedicecem
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