Orthopedic Patient Stories

Read what patients who had hip, knee and back problems have to say about Sharp's orthopedic services.

Beverley and Greta Beverley and Greta's Hip Replacement Story
Beverley and Greta are the best of friends, and even shared a physician for their recent respective hip replacement surgeries. They both opted for the anterior approach, a minimally invasive surgery that boasts a shorter hospital stay and recovery time. Read Beverley and Greta's hip replacement story.
Donnie Roman Donnie’s Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Story
After a lifetime of constantly standing and bending over as a hairdresser, Donnie Roman started noticing soreness in her back. She knew it was time to be treated when the pain became so excruciating that she was barely able to get out of bed each day. Read Donnie’s spine surgery story.
Elaine underwent double hip replacement surgery at Sharp in San Diego. Elaine's Hip Replacement Surgery Story
Early one morning, Elaine got up from bed and had difficulty walking. At 77 years young, her doctor prescribed a walker and recommended a double hip replacement. Read Elaine's hip replacement surgery story.
Ken Johnson

Ken's Osteomyelitis Story
What began as a nagging pain in Ken Johnson's upper leg and buttocks region evolved into a long and painful battle that diminished his quality of life. After being diagnosed with osteomyelitis, Ken underwent hip replacement surgery. Read Ken's osteomyelitis story.

 
Michelle Ashwell

Michelle's Osteomyelitis Story
After successfully battling cancer, Michelle developed osteomyelitis — a chronic inflammation of the bone or bone marrow. Find out how Sharp Memorial Hospital’s world-class physicians helped her beat this debilitating and chronic infection. Read Michelle’s osteomyelitis recovery story.
 


Peggy's Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement Story
After a series of health challenges, Peggy broke her hip and needed surgery to recover. But her biggest concern was getting back to her athletic routine. A total hip replacement using a minimally invasive procedure was just the cure for Peggy. Read Peggy's minimally invasive hip replacement story.
Sheela Houston Sheela Houston's Minimally Invasive Femoral-Acetabular Impingement (FAI) Surgery Story
For six agonizing years, Sheela Houston had constant pains in her back and abdomen but no doctors could pinpoint what was causing the problem. Find out the reason behind Sheela’s chronic pain and how minimally invasive hip surgery helped her become pain free. Read Sheela's femoral-acetabular impingement surgery story.
Todd, an active fireman, underwent hip resurfacing surgery at Sharp HealthCare in San Diego. 

Todd's Hip Resurfacing Story
After 19 years on the job, San Diego Fire Department Captain Todd Bechtel was no stranger to the risks faced each day by firefighters. But while responding to a house fire one day in 2008, he suddenly came face to face with the reality that an injury could end the career he loved. Read Todd's hip resurfacing story.

Find a San Diego Orthopedic Surgeon
To learn more about orthopedics at Sharp or to find a Sharp-affiliated doctor, search for San Diego orthopedic surgeons or call 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277), Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 6 pm.

For More Orthopedics Information
To find general information about orthopedics, visit Orthopedic Surgery in Adult Health or read the Orthopedics News archive.