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Mend & with Advanced Bend Knee Replacement Race car driver is back on track with a mobile-bearing knee R enhanced thanks to unique pain care. "During surgery, patients receive an injection of a pain mixture that allows them to be more active in their immedi- ace car enthusiast Noel Hall is a mechanical marvel," Dr. Naiman says. ate rehab so they can begin their journey and orthopaedic surgeon "It's important to match the right knee back to an active life," Dr. Naiman says. John Naiman, MD, became replacement to the patient's lifestyle." friends over their love of Dr. Naiman recommended a mobile- orthopaedic surgeons at UM St. Joseph, all things automobile- bearing knee for Hall, which has two Dr. Naiman credits the entire care team bearing interfaces instead of one, pro- at the Orthopaedic Institute at UM St. viding additional ﬂexibility and durability. Joseph for consistently achieving out- For all knee replacements, patient standing results. "The operating room he became an accom- rehabilitation begins prior to surgery staff, the inpatient nurses and physical plished car mechanic. "My with muscle strengthening exercises. therapists have been working together passion is the optimiza- After surgery, patients go to outpatient expertly for many years," he says. tion and understanding rehab three times a week for six to of mechanics, whether eight weeks. collecting, mechanics and racing. Dr. Naiman has been fascinated with cars since he was a teenager. Early on, it applies to the human body or a priceless race car," he explains. John Naiman, MD LITTLE PAIN, LOTS OF GAIN At UM St. Joseph, rehabilitation is In addition to the excellent skills of the "Knee replacement has totally changed my life," Hall says. "I walk a mile and a half a day now, and as long as I can get over the roll cage into my car, I can keep racing." When Hall began suffering from severe knee pain-the result of years of stress on his knees from his earlier career as a champion motorcycle racer-he turned to Dr. Naiman, who treated Hall's pain with injections of anti-inﬂammatories and hyaluronan, a substance that cushions the knee joint. RESTORING QUALITY OF LIFE DON'T LIVE WITH PAIN If pain stops you from doing what you love-whether it's hitting the golf ball, jogging or taking a simple stroll-the specialists at the Orthopaedic Institute can help. Call 410-337-1777 for more information. Conservative treatment was effective for a while, but eventually, Hall's pain returned. "I couldn't stand, I couldn't sit in a car. Pain radiated down to my ankle," Hall recalls. It was time for a different approach. "When joint pain and deterioration interfere with quality of life, patients should consider joint replacement, which Noel Hall, back in the driver's seat.  Visit stjosephtowson.com, click "Orthopaedic Institute" for more information and videos. stjosephtowson.com | Summer 2014 3 http://www.stjosephtowson.com http://www.stjosephtowson.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Maryland's Health Matters - St. Joseph - Summer 2014

Maryland's Health Matters - St. Joseph - Summer 2014
In This Issue
Mend & Bend
Healing Hearts
The Best Birth for You
The Art of Breast Reconstruction
Full-Fledged Support
At A Glance
A Place for Healing
News and Events

Maryland's Health Matters - St. Joseph - Summer 2014