Shoulder, Hip and Knee Reconstruction and Restoration Center

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  • Meniscal Tear
  • Knee Instability
  • Hip Pain
  • Fractures
  • Arthritis
  • Joint Pain

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Patients Want to Share Their Experience With You

Shoulder Instability

The first time Robert Richardson dislocated his shoulder, he was on a kayaking trip in his home state of Idaho. The injury was repaired, and Gabe, then a 16-year-old high school student, went back to kayaking and other sports. Soon after, Gabe's shoulder dislocated again. Over the next five years, Robert experienced a cycle of recurrent dislocations and repairs, forcing him to stop participating in sports. Even day-to-day activities had to be done cautiously, because Robert never knew when his shoulder might dislocate again

In Roberts case, Dr.Wilkerson was finally able to take advantage of a newly developed bioabsorbable implant. Inserted into the shoulder via minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery, it works to hold the joint and ligaments in place, preventing new dislocations. This has made a huge difference in Gabe's life, enabling him to resume kayaking and other sports. "My shoulder is now stable and stronger. I can trust it," he says.

ACL

A few years ago, a skiing injury to his left knee brought all of Stan's activities to a halt. Stan had torn his anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL. The ACL, which runs down the middle of the knee, is one of the most commonly injured ligaments of the knee. This injury occurs when a person suddenly pivots and places excessive stress on the ligament. When the ACL tears or ruptures, bleeding occurs and the knee becomes unstable.

Today Stan can participate in the many activities that he enjoys without pain or instability in his knee. "I'm still as active as I used to be," says Stan, "although I don't ski off cliffs anymore!""The surgery helped me get back to doing the things I like to do," Stan says. "After all, isn't that what medicine is all about?

Total Hip Replacement

A year and a half ago, at age 60, Carol became one of the more than 200,000 Americans who undergo hip replacement surgery annually. Carol's symptoms developed gradually and were very typical-increasing pain in the hip, difficulty walking and climbing stairs, and, most importantly to Carol, difficulty carrying and playing with her grandchildren. Over time, the retired elementary school principal developed a pronounced limp, as well. Missing her active life and wanting to enjoy her retirement, she asked her doctor to refer her to an orthopaedic specialist. When Dr. Wilkerson recommended hip replacement surgery, she agreed.

This was true in Carol's case. "I have my life back," she says, thrilled to once again be able to enjoy time with her family. She can walk at least four miles a day and has lost weight due to her renewed ability to exercise.