Carolyn tried several non-surgical treatments, from over-the-counter medications to steroid injections to assistive devices, like a cane or walker. But finally, the pain became so bad that she could barely walk. So, she moved forward and had joint replacement surgery on her left knee.
When Mary came to Genesis Wound Care Center for an unhealed wound, Dr. Zerkle suggested using an ActiGraft kit. Once ActiGraft was in use, Mary's wound healed.
Don Brauning was exercising at the Genesis Heart & Vascular Rehab Gym and didn’t notice anything was wrong. The heart care team at Genesis did notice and scheduled a stress test right away.
Chemotherapy is a common treatment for cancer. It was the best option for Pamela.
Knee replacements last longer with KneeAlign technology, a surgical option available for patients, like Glenna Simon, at Genesis.
“LSVT has helped me ‘BIG’ time. I’m steadier on my feet,” said Skip. “But treatment isn’t a cure. You must continue the work to make yourself better.”
Stacey Scott, 42, found herself needing extra care from Genesis when she was unexpectedly diagnosed with cervical cancer.
Laquita had a total knee replacement at the Genesis Neuroscience & Orthopedic Center. After the procedure, she was pain free and able to climb stairs again.
JoAnn Grubb had been active her whole life, but the shortness of breath caused by her narrowing aortic valve was slowing her down. “We’d been following my heart valve problem for a couple of years and finally it was at a place where it had to be replaced,” said JoAnn. She went to Genesis HealthCare System to see a cardiothoracic surgeon on the advice of her regular cardiologist, Dr. Abdulhay Albirini.