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PATIENT STORIES CONTINUED
BACK TO: DOG WALKING
Patient: John Boston
Procedure: Left shoulder replacement surgery
Former British paratrooper John Boston found himself needing a shoulder replacement after
a prior surgery didn’t resolve the shoulder pain and he took a bad fall down some stairs. John believes a good soldier in the military has a lot in common with a good patient, who must trust his surgeon and follow his or her instructions to a “T” in order to remain on course and stay alive.
“My doctor is very compassionate – he listens, he cares. As a person he’s an outstanding guy. As a surgeon his craftsmanship is beautiful. I feel very fortunate to have found him,” says John. “I found a surgeon who knew I was a risk, but he took a chance on me.
“I made sure to follow every single instruction so I could get my shoulder back. And I did.”
Read more at hoagorthopedicinstitute.com/ dog.
BACK TO: DRIVING
Patient: Pamela Griggs Procedure: Complex spinal surgery
Watching TV, taking long walks, getting up out of a chair, driving – most of us take these daily activities for granted. Not Pamela. Not anymore.
In 2018, Pamela developed a devastating neck condition, unable to raise her chin off her neck. She lost her balance, fell, and had to use a walker. Pamela’s neurologist advised her to see her HOI spine specialist, who scheduled a repair without delay.
“Even though I live in Riverside, I come to Orange County for care because you have to have confidence in your doctor and hospital,” says Pamela. “I wouldn’t want to go anywhere else.”
Read about Pamela’s journey to get her life back at hoagorthopedicinstitute.com/driving.
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