Testimonials from Patients
Helen C. Riley
May 26, 2005
Dear Doctor Casscells,
Finding the words to thank you for restoring my life is not an easy task. I want to use every complimentary phrase and every superlative adjective I can think of to describe what I have experienced because of your skill as a surgeon and your caring as a human being.
When arthritis devastated my hip, the agonizing pain and the immobility that resulted took my freedom. I'm a smiler who can generally be optimistic in any situation. But, chronic pain robbed me of my joyful spirit and my life. Everything was a major effort and I felt myself withdrawing from all I enjoyed.
When you replaced my hip on February 9th of this year, I got a chance to start living again. People may think that sounds very dramatic, but it is so true. The pain was gone almost immediately, and the mobility came back very quickly. I did just as you said I should and that was the key. I was up on my feet the day of surgery, and it felt empowering. By carefully following your instructions and working with the therapists, I went home a renewed person in a few days. Amazingly, I was able to return to work in just a couple of weeks... walking on my own two legs.
Thank you, Dr. Casscells. You are a very talented orthopaedic surgeon. Your skill and technique relieved my pain and restored my freedom. You are also a man with the good old-fashioned bedside manner that hurting people need so desperately. I really appreciate your quiet, confident and patient disposition. Thanks for understanding my curiosity and answering my many questions. I placed my trust in you and you did your very best for me. I felt that every 'step' of the way.
With gratitude and affection,
Helen C. Riley