CIO patient Wanda DeVore recently transformed her life after facing years of knee pain. A retired accountant, Wanda lives an active lifestyle—tutoring, keeping up with her five grandchildren and running a 3-D printing business with her husband of 46 years. So, when knee pain began affecting her quality of life, she knew it was time to seek treatment.
Her journey to relief started when her left knee began hurting several years ago. A friend referred her to Central Indiana Orthopedics now-retired surgeon Dr. David Graybill, where tests revealed arthritis in her knee. Wanda began her treatment with cortisone shots, which initially helped immensely. However, after three years, the shots became ineffective. By that time, Dr. Graybill had retired, and she was referred to Dr. John Martin. After discussing her treatment journey, she and Dr. Martin determined that a total knee replacement was the best solution.
Wanda said she and Dr. Martin discussed different approaches to joint replacement surgery, but after learning about Mako SmartRobotics surgery, she didn’t consider any other option. “Dr. Martin explained how the Mako surgery was so much more precise in placing the parts of my new knee. It was less invasive which meant there were smaller incisions and less pain,” Wanda said. “Less pain is always an easy decision for me! The recovery time was also shorter – that’s also an easy decision.”
Wanda had her left knee replaced in December 2023, but by then, her right knee had also started hurting. Confident in the success of her left knee surgery, she chose to have her right knee replaced the following July. Physical therapy was essential in her recovery, helping her regain full range of motion in her left knee and currently working toward that same goal for her right knee.
The results have been life-changing. “My left knee is pain-free, and the scar is hardly visible,” she said. “While my right knee is still recovering due to how recently I had the procedure, it’s almost pain-free.” The immediate relief she has felt post-surgery has allowed her to resume activities she once avoided, like attending her grandsons’ events, shopping and engaging in daily activities.
With her newfound freedom, Wanda is excited to embrace all that life has to offer and says that if she faces any future orthopedic issues, she’ll be calling CIO right away. “Dr. Martin and his staff were always available to me,” she notes. “Their kindness, expertise and listening skills are just a few reasons why I’ve already recommended them to my friends and family.”
If you’re struggling with knee pain or other orthopedic issues, don’t wait to seek help and start your journey to a pain-free life. Learn more about our services at ciocenter.com/services, or call 800-622-6575 to schedule an appointment.