Patient Stories: Knees

Below you will find testimonials on Total Knee Arthroplasty Surgery. You may choose audio or video. To view or listen to the testimonials, you will need  QuickTime or  Windows Media Player.

Keep in mind that your results may differ from those shown in this section. Your results will depend upon your personal circumstances. Please discuss your situation with your doctor if you are thinking about bone or joint surgery.

Total Knee Arthroplasty Surgery Testimonials

Back on the force.
Constant knee pain forced this veteran police lieutenant to consider retirement. That's when he and his doctor took action.    » read more    »video      

It's the simple things that count.
"Well, I had a lot of pain, and the doctor gave me a lot of treatments, it didn't work, and after the knee surgery something as easy as getting out of the car was real simple."    »video    »audio   

The best time to take control is now.
"Before the surgery, I couldn't do things that I needed to do for myself or for anybody else. Now, after the surgery, I can do almost anything I want. It makes me wonder why I waited so long."    »video    »audio   

The chef makes a comeback.
"Now that I've had my joint replacement surgery, I can again stand in the kitchen and cook, just like I used to. It's great!"    »video    »audio   

Climbing toward a better life.
"Before I had my knee surgery, it was difficult to walk down the stairs. I still hold on to the railing, but it's easier, and far less painful."    »video    »audio   

New Knee Helps Man with Higher Calling
David suffered from severe posttraumatic arthritis that began over 30 years ago with an injury suffered while playing military softball. Through the years the pain got progressively worse to the point where he couldn’t climb stairs or stand for long periods of time. Twenty-five years in the housekeeping business doing strenuous labor didn’t help matters any.    » read more

Good Enough for His Grandfather
Richard, a Production Scheduler, was instrumental in helping his grandfather get a Natural-Knee II for his right knee. “I’m proud of our products. I felt confident enough about the Natural-Knee that I would recommend it for my own grandfather,” said Richard.    » read more

"I thank God for the technology of Total Knee Replacement "
Deborah’s life changed forever shortly before her 16th birthday. The house where she and her family lived exploded from an unknown propane leak. Deborah woke up the next morning in the hospital in full leg casts and the fear that she may never walk again.    » read more