Patient Comebacks: Real Stories of Recovery
Our patients’ comeback stories inspire us every day at Tri-County Orthopedics, and we love sharing these recovery journeys with others who may be starting out on their own path to recovery. Whether it’s regaining mobility and independence, returning to a favorite hobby, or simply enjoying everyday life again, we are proud to celebrate each victory. These stories reflect the resilience of our patients and offer encouragement to all who are working toward recovery.
Kenneth
Full knee replacement
Before I retired my job required me to work on my knees and also required a lot of bending and squatting. This eventually caused severe damage to both of my knees. I chose to go to Tri-County…
Scott
Total Knee Replacement
Cycling after TKR
**My Comeback Story** In my late teens, I faced a significant setback when I tore both of my ACLs. Determined to stay active, I took up cycling to rehabilitate my knees and remarkably continued…
George
Bilateral knee replacement
Waddling Old Man
I could barely walk 20 feet without having to stop and was in excruciating pain when I stood still or sat. My 3yr old grandson and I played together on the floor and I could barely get up.12/2/24…
Frank
Knee Replacement (revision)
Tri-county Fixes a Bad Decision
After many years of decreasing mobility and increasing pain, I decided to have a full knee replacement. (This was not done at Tri-County.) The procedure immobilized me for several weeks and…
Donald
Right Achilles Surgery
Like I Didn't Lose a Step
I'll never forget how I felt the day I ruptured my right Achilles tendon. During a playoff game of a men's basketball league, I grabbed a rebound and realized I needed to get the ball up court as…
Fredric
Hip replacement
Hip, Hip Hoorah....True Virtue Exposed
I knew that I was in good hands after my initial meeting with Dr. D'Agostini for a hip replacement. His surgical credentials are top rate. Up close I found him truly candid and he was the most…
Susan
9/11/24
Shoulder surgery
After one doctor recommended shoulder replacement I went to Dr Montgomery for another opinion. He was able to repair my break (which was pretty bad) and a little over a year later I have 99%…
Rodolfo
Bilateral knee replacement
Good Choice
From the very first appointment, everybody was very attentive. Dr. John explained what was going to happen, and then the waiting period began—but it went faster than I expected. The app and the…
Debbie
Total hip replacement
Hip, Hip, Hooray!
My hip replacement journey started six months ago, and looking back now, I can hardly believe how far I’ve come and that I even had surgery! Before the procedure, daily life had become…
Nick
Bilateral knee replacement
My New Knees
I've now had 18 surgeries on my body and this was likely the most intricate. A bi-lateral knee replacement. It was so much better than I had anticipated. I took no pain pills after the procedure…
Shelley
Total right hip replacement
So Much Easier Than I Anticipated
"You have two choices," said Dr. Goldman during a consultation for a severely arthritic hip. "You can take pain medication for the rest of your life, or you can greatly improve the quality of your…