“The best part was that one week after surgery, it felt better than it had prior to surgery. I am now sleeping a full night, at least seven hours. When I bike ride, I don’t have any shoulder pain anymore. I have not played volleyball yet, but I anticipate it will be...
Patient Success Story
Retired Physician Executive Regains Mobility & Arm Use After Long-Awaited Shoulder Replacement Surgery
“I wanted to know who was the best, and I found him… Not only is Dr. DiPaola competent and an expert, but he is also confident. You know you are in good hands. He’s really a great doctor, and I actually have fun when I go. He’s just a very kind, friendly and fun...
Thanks to UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, Kari Church can once again revel in playing softball!
At 25 years of age, Kari Church is currently an assistant teacher at a preschool/daycare facility and very much enjoys hunting, bowling and four wheeling in her spare time. But above all, she loves playing softball. “I’ve played since I was in kindergarten,” asserts...
Patient Voices Appreciation for Longtime Connection with UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
“I try to leave a note when people do a great job. I try to let them know because it feels good to hear that you’re doing your job the right way.” Just want to say thank you for an awesome experience today! Your staff, from walking in the door -- x-ray, exam, -- were...
Patient Voices Appreciation for Longtime Connection with UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
“I try to leave a note when people do a great job. I try to let them know because it feels good to hear that you’re doing your job the right way.” Just want to say thank you for an awesome experience today! Your staff, from walking in the door -- x-ray, exam, -- were...
Always Go with the Best When It Comes to Knee Replacement
Not surprisingly, Jack DeCarlo heard about UBMD’s Dr. McGrath numerous times. So, he told himself, “If you want to get fixed up and be back at it, you always go with the best.” Jack Decarlo has been married for 48 years, has four daughters, nine grandchildren and a...
I Simply Wanted a Better Quality of Life
I was hellbent on not having a hip replacement at age 45, but getting your life back and getting the quality of life back is well worth it.” “It’s about quality of life,” said Troy Allen, a 46-year-old pharmaceutical sales representative who resides in Olean, NY, a...