Orthopedic Patient Success Stories
Orthopedic patient success stories at the hospitals of Methodist Health System
Beverly Anderton – knee replacement success story
After knee replacement surgery at Methodist Mansfield Medical Center, Beverly
says, “It’s like I’ve started my life all over again.”
William Blair Jr. – hip surgery success story
Extra, extra! Newspaper veteran William Blair Jr. has good things to say
after hip surgery at Methodist Charlton.
Gerald Brown – hip replacement success story
Gerald was amazed at his rapid recovery from hip replacement surgery at
Methodist Dallas. "My friends and family couldn't believe it," he says.
Lance Brown – bilateral knee replacement success story
Lance Brown finally found relief from knee pain at Methodist Charlton in Dallas
Robert Carmichael – arthroscopic shoulder surgery success story
With help from Methodist Richardson’s orthopedics and physical therapy departments, Robert Carmichael is cleared to play soccer again.
Molly Cherian, MD –anterior approach hip replacement success story
When an overseas trip resulted in a fractured hip, Molly Cherian, MD, trusted
a referral to Methodist Dallas
Jami Dickson – toe fusion success story
After having a toe fusion at Methodist Richardson, Jami Dickson can once
again do the things she loves
Paul Divis and Steve Durham
“What Steve and I have been trying to tell people is that the best
hospital isn’t on this side of the river, it’s across the
river at Methodist Dallas,” Paul says. “You get the best treatment,
the best experience. We wanted to tell the story that your hospital is
phenomenal.”
Karen Dubrow – anterior hip replacement success story
“I’m part of the first generation of women who are able to
play sports all of their lives, and I’m not planning on losing that
title anytime soon,” she says.
Nancy Elliott – knee replacement success story
“You’ll be able to take control of your life and not let pain
be the focus,” Nancy says. “It will change your life for the
better.”
Tim Hall – shoulder replacement success story
When Tim woke up after surgery, he said he could feel the difference in
his shoulder already.
April Hough – anterior approach hip replacement success story
After anterior approach hip replacement surgery at Methodist Richardson,
April went from limping along to dancing with her daughters.
Kobey Juergens – partial knee replacement success story
A joint effort – how Kobey Juergens and the Methodist Joint Academy
made a partial knee replacement a walk in the park.
Carolyn Kelley – anterior hip replacement success story
“I am so glad I was led to Dr. Berry and Methodist Dallas,”
Carolyn recalls.
Robert "Bob" Malloy – Joint Academy and knee replacement surgery success story
After undergoing reconstructive knee surgery at Methodist Charlton, retired
DeSoto ISD football coach Bob Malloy was surprised to find himself back
in the game so soon.
Mary Morgan – hand surgery patient success story
“Lara has a great personality, takes time with you, and helps get
your hands back where you can function again.”
Patrick Russell – hip replacement success story
“I couldn’t be happier,” he says. “If you want
to get up again and get moving properly and take part in life, the Joint
Academy will help you get there.”
Arlene Steward – decompression fusion procedure success story
Dr. Sengupta planned a decompression fusion procedure on seven of the vertebrae
in Arlene’s neck and upper back to both correct the pinched spinal
cord and restore proper posture to her head-neck region.
James Vanderpost – total knee replacement success story
Arthritis no longer slows down former opera singer James Vanderpost. A
total knee replacement in both knees at Methodist Richardson helps him
climb theater stairs and walk the dog.
Charlton Nwaefulu – sports injury success story
Read how Methodist Mansfield helped a local high school student get back
on his feet.