His and her ankle surgeries .
Two years after Debra McDine had ankle surgery , her husband , George , followed in her footsteps . “ Do you two do everything together ?” asked their surgeon , Dr . Ryan McMillen .
The advanced ankle replacement surgery that Dr . McMillen provided to Debra and George at Jefferson Hospital is now available from AHN Steel Valley Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine physicians at Canonsburg Hospital , too .
Four years ago , Debra twisted her right ankle , which she had broken when she was a young girl . Her orthopaedist , Dr . David Stapor , referred her to his colleague .
“ Dr . McMillen is wonderful , so nice and caring . I think that makes a big difference ,” said Debra .
After one night in the hospital , she was home , exercising to strengthen her ankle . “ The key is being consistent with moving it around ,” Debra said .
Soon she was surprising her neighbors who had never seen her walk without a limp . “ It ’ s been wonderful ,” she said .
George ’ s ankle was plagued by arthritis . “ I have a high tolerance for pain , but Dr . McMillen couldn ’ t believe I was walking on it ,” George said .
George ’ s surgical team managed his postoperative pain and follow-up care very well . Debra coached him through rehab , reminding him to rotate his foot as they watched TV . They are looking forward to walking more and spending the summer at their camp .
“ If you don ’ t give up , you do so much better .”
— Debra McDine , surgical patient
“ My ankle is really good now . I can do everything that I couldn ’ t do before ,” George said . “ Dr . McMillen has such a positive attitude , he makes you want to do it ,” George added . “ Plus , Debra and I kind of push each other .”
TWO HUMAN FEET HAVE
52 BONES ,
A QUARTER OF ALL THE BONES IN THE BODY .*
* Illinois Podiatric Medical Association , ipma . net / page / 15
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