Stronger Inside and Out: Rob’s Shoulder Surgery with Dr. Thacker
Injuries can impact far more than your physical health — they can disrupt your work, your family life, and the activities you love most. Patient Rob D. experienced this firsthand when a workplace fall left him with a serious injury. With expert care from Dr. Sunil Thacker and the Seaview Orthopaedics team, Rob was able to recover and get back to living life fully within just a few months.
Rob, a housing inspector, was injured when a basement staircase collapsed beneath him, causing a severe shoulder injury. The accident brought not only physical pain but also emotional strain, particularly at home with his wife and young son. Simple joys like playing outside with his son suddenly became impossible, creating extra stress for both his healing process and his family.
Having already undergone two rotator cuff surgeries and a meniscus procedure, Rob was familiar with the challenges of recovery. Those experiences left him feeling uneasy as he prepared for yet another procedure. However, after a few visits, Dr. Thacker’s confidence and reassurance helped calm his concerns. By the day of surgery, Rob felt ready to focus fully on healing.
The results exceeded his expectations. Rob never needed pain medication and relied on the educational videos provided by Dr. Thacker’s team to guide his stretching and recovery. Just two months after surgery, both his surgeon and physical therapist confirmed he had regained full range of motion.
“We’re about two months out and I’m feeling incredible.” Rob shared. His rapid recovery impressed everyone involved in his care.
Today, Rob is back to living life as he once did. He is pain free, enjoying time with his wife, and playing outside with his son. He credits not only Dr. Thacker’s surgical expertise but also the supportive care, resources, and guidance he received throughout the process. Grateful for his experience, Rob says this surgery was unlike any he had before and that he truly felt in the right hands with Dr. Thacker.
“I’m just one of the people that can speak volumes about how incredible this guy is to perform surgery… I couldn’t express enough gratitude.”
If shoulder pain or injury is affecting your daily life, Dr. Sunil Thacker of the Seaview Orthopaedics Sports Medicine team is here to provide the expert care you need. With advanced treatment options and a personalized approach, he is dedicated to helping patients get back to the activities they love. Dr. Thacker is currently seeing patients in our Freehold and Monroe offices. Book an appointment online or give us a call at 732-660-6200.
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Meet Dr. Thacker
Dr. Sunil Thacker is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine and advanced arthroscopic techniques. He has been recognized for 10 consecutive years as one of New Jersey Monthly’s “Top Docs” and is a senior partner at Seaview Orthopaedics. With extensive experience in joint preservation and complex shoulder and knee procedures, Dr. Thacker offers cutting-edge treatments such as arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs, ACL reconstructions, and regenerative therapies like PRP and stem cell injections.