A comment from a friend led Marianne Van Winkle to realize she could no longer ignore the pain in her knee. The 67-year old was walking with a limp and a friend asked about the cause.
“My leg was becoming stiff from pain in my left knee, causing a limp to slowly develop over time,” she says.
The pain also began to interfere with her passion – bowling.
“After months of pain medication injections to my knee, I decided I needed to address the issue so I could get back to my game,” she says.
Van Winkle sought help at The Joint Academy of St. Mary Medical Center, one of America’s Top 100 Orthopedic Surgery facilities, a Blue Distinction Center and recipient of the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval. Orthopedic Surgeon Kenneth Ham, MD, performed Van Winkle’s total knee replacement.
Van Winkle was home 24 hours after her surgery and soon back to her regular activities.
“Two weeks after surgery, I was driving and walking around,” she says. “By week eight, I was back to bowling!”
Van Winkle attributes her quick recovery to the preparation and care provided by The Joint Academy.
“The pre-surgical group class put me at ease, preparing me for what to expect step-by-step throughout the entire process,” she says, sharing praise for the compassion and responsiveness of the hospital’s staff.
“I can only say great things about my care at St. Mary Medical Center.”
Get back to the activities you love to do again, like Marianne, with Orthopedic Surgery at the hospitals of Community Healthcare System.
