Living without pain is essential to a person’s quality of life– but for Debra Boyer, that possibility slipped away after several knee surgeries. Even everyday tasks, like getting out of her car and walking into the office, became a significant challenge. The source of her pain traced back to three meniscus repairs and a tibia fracture from years earlier. For Debra, severe knee pain became part of daily life until she turned to Dr. Tim Hamby and the team at Ascension St. Vincent Orthopedic Hospital.
“My life before having surgery with Dr. Hamby was terrible.” Deb says. “A lot of pain.”
After reviewing her X-rays and MRI results, Dr. Hamby determined Deb would need both of her knees replaced. She felt ready to take a step forward and reclaim her life.
Just hours after surgery, Deb was walking with assistance – thanks to a personalized recovery plan and the right medications for her situation. She was able to recover at home with support from her skilled care team, creating greater comfort during her recovery.
“There is so much more that I can do now when I’m not limited like I was before.”
Thanks to the expert care she received at Ascension St. Vincent Orthopedic Hospital, Evansville’s only dedicated Orthopedic Hospital, Deb is now walking up to 11,000 steps a day and has reclaimed her life.
Ready to Reclaim Your Life?
If you’re living with bone or joint pain, arthritis, worn joints or have experienced an injury, schedule an appointment with an orthopedic specialist at Ascension St. Vincent in Indiana.
You will have access to a multispecialty care team, including orthopedic doctors, orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine specialists, physical therapists, rehabilitation therapists and more. Your care team works together to deliver advanced care – from diagnosis through recovery.
As part of an integrated national network, our doctors and care teams share best practices, knowledge and research – bringing the best of orthopedics to you close to home.
If surgery is needed, you’re at the right place with specialists in orthopedic surgery – from minimally invasive procedures to advanced reconstruction. Orthopedic surgeons specialize in bone, joint, muscle, ligament and tendon surgery, including:
- ACL and PCL repair
- Bone fracture repair
- Disc replacement
- Hand and wrist surgery, including carpal tunnel surgery
- Foot and ankle surgery
- Joint replacement, including hip replacement, knee replacement and shoulder replacement
- Laminectomy (back surgery)
- Osteotomy (cut and reshape bone)
- Revision surgery after a hip or knee replacement
- Shoulder and rotator cuff surgery
- Other orthopedic procedures and surgeries
Let us help you get moving again – schedule your appointment today!
