Dr Coleman Case Study

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Dr. Struan Coleman: Helping an Honorary SEAL Overcome His Obstacles

Jim Carrier, the former President of Veterans Appreciation Council, planned a trip to the Virginia Beach Navy SEAL base, prepared for the physical demands and strenuous regime that awaited him. Carrier was an honorary SEAL for his work with active duty military, veterans and their families and was looking to emulate his peers. For all of his hard work and dedication, Carrier received the “Spirit of Hope” award for his outstanding service and positive impact to Naval Special Warfare and the US military.

As he was completing one of the workouts at the base, he felt a painful rip through his shoulder. For Jim Carrier, a man in peak physical condition, this injury was a setback …show more content…
When the pain didn’t subside after a week, Carrier made an appointment at the Hospital for Special Surgery to be seen by orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Struan Coleman.

Visiting Dr. Coleman proved to be a successful decision, because the orthopedic surgeon was able to diagnose the problem in three minutes. An MRI of Carrier’s shoulder exposed forceful friction (impingement) of the rotator cuff by a bone spur and a tear in the labrum. The decision was to perform surgery. Dr. Coleman told Carrier that the best option was to operate on both injuries at the same time. For the best chance of recovery, Dr. Coleman fixed the labrum while shaving down the bone spur.

After the surgery, Carrier underwent six weeks of rehabilitation. For Carrier, the battle was as much mental as it was physical. Not performing at the level that Carrier was accustomed to was a difficult adjustment. Luckily, Dr. Coleman was able to advise him throughout the recovery process. Carrier praised Dr. Coleman as an expert in his field and as a confidante, saying “He’ll respond as quickly as a friend would respond.” Carrier reflected upon his postoperative care with Coleman as atypical for someone with such high caliber in the field of …show more content…
Coleman explains, “The average patient can learn a lot from reading about patients like Jim,” adding “you can see that keeping a regular fitness or exercise routine is very helpful – even if you should have an injury, it should help you recover better and faster.” Carrier’s determination to recovery allowed him to have a faster than anticipated rehabilitation.
Carrier praises Dr. Coleman and HSS for his recovery. “Hospital For Special Surgery is like the Special Forces of orthopedic surgery,” he says, “and my experience with Dr. Coleman was a huge victory, to say the least.”

About Dr. Coleman:
Struan H. Coleman MD, PhD is a prominent orthopedic surgeon that specializes in sports medicine at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. Apart from his training that spans the globe and his decades of experience, Dr. Coleman is a team physician for the New York Mets and has served as an assistant doctor for the New York Giants.

After obtaining his medical degree from Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, Dr. Coleman stayed in New York City to carry out his residency and fellowship in sports medicine at Hospital for Special Surgery. As if that wasn’t impressive enough, Dr. Coleman went on to earn his PhD in Molecular Biology at Oxford
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