Stephen’s First Knee Replacement | One Down!
by Mary Elliott (The Bee’s Kees Podcast)
In this episode, I interview Steve Hansen about his knee recovery experience. He chose bionic knees after playing pickleball caused increasing pain. Steve emphasizes the importance of a supportive healthcare team and the effectiveness of the X10 machine. He hopes his story inspires others on their recovery journeys.
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Mary Elliott
Feel free to jump ahead to the part you want to hear…
0:01:24 How Steve chose his surgeon through a chance encounter
0:03:13 Divine intervention leading Steve to his surgeon
0:04:35 Steve’s confidence in Dr. Ference after meeting him
0:06:26 Anticipating recovery and pain management concerns
0:08:20 Steve’s wife and recovery team support him at home
0:09:47 Progress in Range of Motion and Mobility
0:10:07 Phenomenal Results with X10 Home Health
0:11:56 Benefits of Home Health and X10 Machine
0:13:23 The Power and Control of the X10 Machine
0:15:02 Finding Activity and Recovery Motivation
0:16:18 Pursuing Activities and Goals Post-Surgery
0:24:23 The Joy of Progress and Feeling Good
0:26:49 Appreciating Freedom and Living Life to the Fullest
0:28:08 Importance of researching and finding the right doctor
0:29:21 The benefits of the new surgery for a fulfilling life
In this episode of the Bees Knees podcast, host Mary Elliott interviews special guest Steve Hansen about his knee recovery experience. Steve shares that he decided to get new bionic knees after experiencing increasing pain from playing pickleball. He chose his surgeon, Dr. Robert Ference , based on a recommendation from a friend. Despite initially researching top-rated surgeons, meeting Dr. Ference felt like a divine intervention. Steve describes Dr. Ference as a gifted doctor who uses his talents to bless people.
The conversation then shifts to Steve’s recovery process. He discusses his anticipation of intense pain after surgery but was pleasantly surprised when he didn’t experience it. He attributes this to staying on top of his medication as advised by Dr. Ference. Steve also talks about the importance of his support system during recovery, including his wife and the visiting nurse and physical therapists who assisted him. He mentions some challenges he faced, such as swelling due to improper leg elevation, but thanks to the help of his healthcare team, the issues were resolved.
Stephen’s First Knee Replacement | One Down!
The conversation moves on to Steve’s use of the X10 machine for his recovery. He praises the machine for its effectiveness in reducing stiffness and improving his range of motion. Steve expresses his belief in the power of love and support, as well as setting clear intentions and following intuition to achieve goals.
Stephen feels great and empowered by the progress he has made and shares his enthusiasm for playing pickleball, gardening, and spending time with loved ones.
Towards the end, Steve emphasizes the importance of finding the right doctor and recovery plan for knee surgery, as well as the benefits of the X10 machine. He hopes that by sharing his experience, he can inspire and guide others on their own knee recovery journeys. The episode concludes with Mary expressing her gratitude for Steve’s participation and her belief in the importance of everyone deserving a fulfilling life.
First Time Knee Replacement.
Dr. Robert Ference
Dr. Ference is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon based out of Dearborn, Michigan. One of the most respected surgeons in the Midwest, Dr. Ference is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Practicing orthopedic surgery since 2006, Dr. Robert Ference has a five-star rating from both Healthgrades and US News & World Report. Dr. Ference was voted to be a Great Orthopedic Surgeon by his patients.
