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Strength in Every Comeback Story
Celebrating the Patients Who Inspire Us Every Day
At Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster, we take pride in our patients’ remarkable recovery stories. Each story reflects determination, resilience, and the personalized care that helps individuals return to the activities they love. From athletes getting back in the game to patients reclaiming comfort in their daily lives, these comebacks embody our mission to help our community heal and move with confidence. We hope these stories inspire and encourage others starting their own journey to recovery.
Deborah
Radiofrequency Ablation
My experience was good. Nurses were also wonderful. They care about their patients.
Santa
Ankle reconstruction
I was treated with respect and kindness by the doctor and his staff.
Debbie
Anterior approach right hip total replacement
Hip hip hooray
On November 3rd, I received an anterior approach hip replacement. Dr. Gregory is an outstanding surgeon and person. I was in so much pain. I could barely walk. Today, two weeks post surgery, I am…
Alexandria
Left knee MPFL reconstruction
Running again!
Dr. Carroll really helped me understand what the knee pain was, why, and what to do to fix it. My recovery went smoothly, and after a few years of doubting myself, I ran one more half-marathon! It…
David
Knee Replacement
Dr. Cooke Went Above and Beyond
When I saw Dr. Cooke about knee replacement, he explained the pre-surgery, surgery, and post-surgery requirements in depth. After the conversation, I stated that I understood, and then he listened…
Greg
Left hip replacement
Reclaimed my quality of life
On March 18, 2025, I entered the surgical center of Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster, North Pointe, at 9 am for a left hip replacement operation. I had delayed this operation unnecessarily long…
JoAnn
2022 total left shoulder, 2023 right total knee and 2024 left total knee
Feel so much better!!!!
I was treated for arthritis in my left shoulder and both knees with injections until they were no longer effective. In spring 2022, Dr Rodgers performed a left total shoulder replacement. After 13…
Doretta
Total hip replacement
In early 2020, I was 42 years old and realized that I could no longer ignore that there was a problem with my hip. The pain had been there for decades, but was increasingly worse, and was…
Skylar
ACL surgery
A Comeback Powered by OAL
My experience with OAL was nothing short of exceptional. During my sophomore year at Elizabethtown College, I suffered a devastating injury during our very first scrimmage—tearing my ACL, tearing…
Lisa
Total Knee Replacement (right)
OAL Rocks!!
I can't say enough good things about this practice! Everyone I have come in contact with here has been so supportive and encouraging. Arthritis runs through my family's genetics on both sides (my…
James
Right Knee Total Replacement
Continuum of Care
I first approached Dr. Cooke a few years ago. At that time, he tried some non-invasive therapies partially because he didn't think the knee was ready for replacement. He also expressed his…
Barbara Short
Surgeries for shattered femer and broken wrist
My recovery from my car accident.
From shattered femurs to all the other broken bones, I had Colin was a great surgeon and a very caring and patient doctor. No questions I had were overlooked as being a waste of his time; he took…
Barbara
2 hip replacements
Grateful for Hip Replacements
In 2011, I underwent surgery to straighten the toes on my right foot. During recovery, I wore a boot and stayed off my foot as directed. When the boot finally came off, I realized something felt…
Elaine
Massive Rotator cuff surgery
Slow and Easy Does It
After retiring, I had always dreamed of hiking the AT and summiting Katahdin. Dr. Starks and Hartz Physical Therapy helped me reach this goal. Surgery was at the end of September, and I was on…
Tad
Bone and Reconstructive Surgery post motorcycle accident
I was involved in a motorcycle accident where a person turned in front of me on September 4th, 2024. I had a compound fracture of tibia and fibula, an open book pelvis fracture, rotator cuff torn…
Pickleball 10 to Win
By practicing these 10 key exercises, players can enhance strength, mobility, balance, and stamina to maximize performance and reduce time lost to injury.