James DeLuccia, Little Falls, NJ — total knee replacement
I am a 58 year old retired police officer who for my entire life has been active in sports. I have played golf since I was 5, played tennis while a police officer, and after I retired, ran 5 marathons, including 2 in NYC. Two years ago I started experiencing pain in my right knee causing me to stop jogging and limit all activities. Last year it became difficult to go up and down stairs and I began using anything available to assist me in rising from sitting. I called Dr. Mayman and scheduled an appointment at which time I was told I needed a TKR. The procedure was done on the 25th of March 2010 and was an absolute success. I was walking the same day and have totally resumed all my activities including golf. I played in a Pro-Am golf tournament 10 weeks after surgery. Presently I am without any soreness or stiffness.
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