William M. Wind, Jr., MD, FAAOS Sports Medicine, Knee & Shoulder Arthroscopy
“Dr. Wind performed a meniscus transplant on me. The surgery took away knee pain I had been experiencing for years and allowed me to get back into my usual physical activities pain-free. Dr. Wind and his team were all very knowledgeable and kind. They were always able to answer questions I had and got me into the office in a timely manner. I would recommend his team to anyone with knee problems.”
An active 27-year-old who works as a secretary, Alexa Zurek enjoys golfing, hiking and going for long walks during her free time.
She had been living with consistent knee pain for years before she decided to seek treatment from William M. Wind, Jr., MD, FAAOS. Dr. Wind diagnosed her with a meniscus tear and recommended surgical repair and a meniscus transplant.
Here, Zurek reflects on her journey from before and after the surgery, and shares her experience in hopes that it might offer some insight to other people who may be dealing with similar knee issues:
How did your condition/injury occur and in what year?
Unknown, but likely in my teens.
What was the diagnosis and recommended treatment?
Meniscus tear with surgical repair and eventual transplant.
Can you tell us about the trust you built with your physician and elaborate on the care you received?
Dr. Wind performed a meniscus transplant on me. The surgery took away knee pain I had been experiencing for years and allowed me to get back into my usual physical activities pain-free. Dr. Wind and his team were all very knowledgeable and kind. They were always able to answer questions I had and got me into the office in a timely manner. I would recommend his team to anyone with knee problems.
What was the best part of your experience with UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine?
Being able to live my day-to-day life and engage in my activities pain-free.
How long after surgery did it take for you to return to your previous lifestyle/activities?
Around 4 to 6 months.
What are you doing now to actively prevent a recurring injury?
Stretching and at-home physical therapy exercises.
What does feeling better mean to you and your life?
Being able to golf. Being able to enjoy long walks and hikes.
What advice do you have for those dealing with a similar injury?
Go see the doctor and complete tests to rule out damage. Get it treated before too much damage is done.