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Davenport resident, Sally Hanson, is back to decorating her house, dusting off her small army of nutcrackers, and getting to work making her family’s holiday bright – thanks, in part, to her new knee from Dr. Peter Rink at ORA Orthopedics.
Davenporter, Sally Hanson, gets to work hanging ornaments on her tree – just one of the holiday traditions she’s able to resume thanks to her new knee.
“This Christmas, and for the first time since 2016, I’ve been able to hang ornaments without pain and shop for gifts without limping into the stores. I am just grateful for the simple joys of the season and of life,” she reflects.
Knee pain sidelined Sally, until she visited ORA
A former walker, jogger, and kickboxer, the arthritic pain in her knee began in 2016. ORA Orthopedics’ Total Joint Surgeon, Dr. Peter Rink, began treating Sally, including injections and conservative care. “While her MRIs showed bone-on-bone wear in her knee, like many patients, she understandably wanted to delay surgery as long as possible. We always work with our patients to maintain their desired life balance as long as necessary.”
Dr. Peter Rink, ORA Orthopedics
“I couldn’t even walk into the store without help. I had to ask myself, ‘Do I really want to live the rest of my life with a cane or using a cart in a store?’ You must come to a point and time when push comes to shove. Yes, surgery is hard, but the alternative was worse.”
Dr. Rink performed total knee replacement surgery on Sally’s left knee at ORA’s Crow Valley Surgery Center in Davenport. “Her surgery went very well. Her knee has an excellent range of motion and function, and she has really been successful in her recovery.”
Personal attention and a commitment to post-procedure therapy got Sally back on her feet and back to life.
“Dr. Rink has made such a difference in my quality of life,” says Sally. “He has been patient, understanding, and very good at explaining what was wrong with my knee and how he would care for it. I would recommend him to anyone. I am so grateful!”
Sally stands at her front door – able to enjoy the coming holidays and all the joy that comes with them.
In fact, an 80-year Harvard study on aging supports Dr. Rink’s view. The landmark, an ongoing study, has revealed that finding joy in life is healing and a key component to a longer, better quality of life well into our senior years.
“This whole journey has made me realize how much we can take good health for granted, and when your mobility is limited, it can be demoralizing and frustrating, and that doesn’t aid in healing.
“I am here to tell anyone that if you have the opportunity to get the surgery, take it. Yes, PT was hard, but I just told myself to ‘Shut up and power through!’
Heading into the holidays and new year with a new attitude (and a new knee)
“I don’t know why I waited so long, truly. I cherish the simpler joys of this Christmas like never before, and the ability to move has lifted my spirits.
“It is a ‘Happy Knee Year’ for me!”
Cheers, Sally!
Davenporter, Sally Hanson, gets to work hanging ornaments on her tree – just one of the holiday traditions she’s able to resume thanks to her new knee.
For Davenport resident Sally Hanson, 63, after years of debilitating knee pain, the holiday hustle and bustle on a pain-free knee is a welcome change from hobbling into stores and sitting out home decorating traditions.
“This Christmas, and for the first time since 2016, I’ve been able to hang ornaments without pain and shop for gifts without limping into the stores. I am just grateful for the simple joys of the season and of life,” she reflects.
Knee pain sidelined Sally, until she visited ORA
A former walker, jogger, and kickboxer, the arthritic pain in her knee began in 2016. ORA Orthopedics’ Total Joint Surgeon, Dr. Peter Rink, began treating Sally, including injections and conservative care. “While her MRIs showed bone-on-bone wear in her knee, like many patients, she understandably wanted to delay surgery as long as possible. We always work with our patients to maintain their desired life balance as long as necessary.”
Dr. Peter Rink, ORA Orthopedics
Dr.Rink says many patients understandably put off surgery due to nervousness or fears of missing work but change their minds when the pain becomes limiting. Sally’s case was no different.
“I couldn’t even walk into the store without help. I had to ask myself, ‘Do I really want to live the rest of my life with a cane or using a cart in a store?’ You must come to a point and time when push comes to shove. Yes, surgery is hard, but the alternative was worse.”
Dr. Rink performed total knee replacement surgery on Sally’s left knee at ORA’s Crow Valley Surgery Center in Davenport. “Her surgery went very well. Her knee has an excellent range of motion and function, and she has really been successful in her recovery.”
Personal attention and a commitment to post-procedure therapy got Sally back on her feet and back to life.
“Dr. Rink has made such a difference in my quality of life,” says Sally. “He has been patient, understanding, and very good at explaining what was wrong with my knee and how he would care for it. I would recommend him to anyone. I am so grateful!”
Sally stands at her front door – able to enjoy the coming holidays and all the joy that comes with them.
“She has been a real champion. She has worked hard, followed instructions, and looks great. And just as importantly, for Sally and other patients, a good sense of humor ensures patients thrive in life well after surgery. Gratitude is good for your health and well-being.”
In fact, an 80-year Harvard study on aging supports Dr. Rink’s view. The landmark, an ongoing study, has revealed that finding joy in life is healing and a key component to a longer, better quality of life well into our senior years.
“This whole journey has made me realize how much we can take good health for granted, and when your mobility is limited, it can be demoralizing and frustrating, and that doesn’t aid in healing.
“I am here to tell anyone that if you have the opportunity to get the surgery, take it. Yes, PT was hard, but I just told myself to ‘Shut up and power through!’
Heading into the holidays and new year with a new attitude (and a new knee)
“I don’t know why I waited so long, truly. I cherish the simpler joys of this Christmas like never before, and the ability to move has lifted my spirits.
“It is a ‘Happy Knee Year’ for me!”
Cheers, Sally!
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