Mike lived with ankle pain for almost 20 years after a 40-foot elm tree fell on him. He stayed active as a recreational baseball athlete and coach – and as a busy and involved family man – but his ankle … Continued
When hip pain started severely limiting his activities of daily living, Jeffrey Brown turned to Scott Wingerter, M.D., Ph.D, board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Dickson-Diveley Orthopaedics. Jeffrey was diagnosed at an early age with Perthes disease, a chronic condition caused by … Continued
When conservative treatments weren’t providing lasting relief of hip pain, Bill Adams turned to Scott Wingerter, M.D., Ph.D, board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Dickson-Diveley Orthopaedics. Bill had advanced osteoarthritis in his hip, an orthopedic condition that occurs when cartilage covering the … Continued
When cortisone injections no longer relieved her knee pain, Dorothy Chaney turned to Thomas Shriwise, M.D., board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Dickson-Diveley Orthopaedics. Dorothy had osteoarthritis in both knees, an orthopedic condition that occurs when cartilage covering the bones wears away, … Continued
It could happen to anyone: While hosting a dinner party, Martha Thompson fell down the stairs and severely injured her tibia and fibula, two major bones in her leg and ankle. She was taken by ambulance to Saint Luke’s Hospital, … Continued
Honore Ashcraft’s knee pain impacted her mobility and quality of life for years. Upon meeting Scott Wingerter, M.D., board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Dickson-Diveley Orthopaedics, she learned she was suffering from primary hip osteoarthritis and advanced knee osteoarthritis, conditions that occur … Continued
Phyllis Budesheim tried a number of conservative methods to relieve her knee pain. When she was unable to find relief, her physician recommended total knee replacement. Determined to explore all of her treatment options before making a final decision, Phyllis … Continued
In March 2013, Crystal Cox fell on the ice, tearing the cartilage in her right hip, which led to severe hip pain. Her pain eventually progressed to the point where she was unable to perform daily activities, severely impacting her … Continued
Honore Ashcraft’s knee pain worsened for years, making daily activities very difficult. She eventually resorted to using a cane and avoided stairs whenever possible. Upon meeting Dr. Scott Wingerter, orthopedic surgeon at Dickson-Diveley Orthopaedics, Honore learned she was suffering from … Continued
For Dee Thomason, severe back pain and leg pain had drastically reduced her quality of life. After trying conservative treatments like physical therapy, Dee’s pain continued to worsen, leading her to Dr. Theodore Koreckij, spine surgeon at Dickson-Diveley Orthopaedics. Dr. … Continued
