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Testimonials
Shoulder Surgery Gets Redding Athlete Back To Crossfit
Crossfit is a core strength and conditioning program that has been growing in popularity throughout most of the world. Richard Henson, a 62 year old husband, father and grandfather in Redding joined a local Crossfit group in 2012 to get back into shape. After losing some weight and learning how to do all the exercises properly he was approached by a Crossfit coach who encouraged him to join the 2013 Reebok Crossfit Open, a worldwide competition where challengers all perform the same five exercises and submit their scores online in real time. Says Henson “I was surprised because here I am, a guy over 60 who is just trying to get into shape and I’m being asked to compete against other men in my age group from all over the world.”
He placed 7th in the world at the Open for men 60 years old and above. From there he went to the World Games in Carson, CA and he ended up 10th in the world for his age group.
Shortly after the 2013 games he was invited to a competition in the San Francisco Bay Area. “At about the third or fourth workout I was doing a bar exercise where you hang on a bar and bring your toes up to the bar as many times as you can. My left hand slipped off the bar and I fell and landed on my left shoulder and hit the back of my head.”
The fall blew out his left shoulder–all three ligaments were severed. His shoulder literally dropped several inches and his collarbone popped up toward his ear and his scapula (shoulder blade) disengaged.
Richard explains how he chose to go to Shasta Orthopaedics and Dr.Schwartz: “I met Dr. Schwartz previously outside of Shasta Orthopaedics and knew that he was a smart and meticulous man AND he came highly recommended to me. I decided that he would be my best choice for me.
Dr. Schwartz gave me my options: he said I could choose to do nothing other than physical therapy and I’d be ok but I’d never be able to do Crossfit again. Or, I could have surgery to repair and rebuild the shoulder and continue Crossfit. My wife and I decided that surgery was the way to go.”
Local Resident Credits ShastaOrtho
“You don’t know what you have ‘til you lose it”, says Bob Caton, a resident of Chester, CA. After a rafting accident slowed this active cyclist and hiker, he sought relief for hip pain from the doctors at Seneca Hospital and Shasta Orthopaedics. Known in the North State for the highest quality orthopaedic and sports medicine care and innovative techniques, Shasta Ortho’s team of experts quickly diagnosed arthritis in the hip and identified some hip erosion. Working together, the doctors were able to achieve amazing results with cortisone injections and physical therapy. In this video, Bob describes how Shasta Ortho’s complete, personalized care approach made a huge difference in his life.
Fixing Ankle Problems Has Come a Long Way.
Byron Cross is not normally a person to be kept from his active lifestyle. He certainly didn’t let losing part of his right arm in an accident slow him down. But when he started having ankle problems, he was concerned about how complicated the treatment might be. Sadly, he suffered for over 2 years of his life, getting to the point where could barely walk, much less enjoy all the activities he loved with his friends and grandchildren.
Luckily Byron connected with Shasta Orthopaedics and learned a total ankle replacement was not near as complicated as he imagined. As with many patients, Byron’s response has been simple: “I wish I’d done it sooner”.
This commercial highlights the results of ankle replacement patient Byron Cross of Mt. Shasta, California. Mr. Cross was able to return to his active lifestyle thanks to an ankle replacement from Shasta Orthopaedics in Redding, California.
Lower Back Pain, HF10 Spinal Cord Stimulation
Shasta Orthopaedics patient, Rickie Radosevich, wasn’t living his life to his fullest. Pain in his lower back was preventing him from spending the quality time with his 12 year old son that he really longed for. For years he had been waking up in so much pain that it was impacting his relationship with his loved ones. He had worked hard to get off of pain medications but the pain still limited his ability to play baseball and kickball with his son.
He met with Dr. Forrest Monroe and discussed doing an HF10 spinal cord stimulation trial for pain relief. In December of 2019, he had a successful trial and achieved a 75% reduction in pain. With this success, he went through with the permanent implant in January of 2020. He now has an 85% reduction in his lower back and keeps busy playing sports with his son outside! In addition to an overall improvement in activity he is also sleeping better, is more flexible and no longer having mobility limitations.
Shirley R.
A call out to Marisa…she is amazing, and kind and she has compassion, and will work to help! I have had amazing care! Many thanks!!
Antonio Angelone
After two levels of my cervicle being repaired followed 10 months later by my left leg having a rare reconstruction, I can tell you there are no better surgeons or staff anywhere in the North State. I owe them the use of my arms and hands, as well as the ability to walk. Forever in your debt.
S.S.
Dr. Schwartz is an excellent surgeon. He has done a number of (operations) on me, notably a complete reverse shoulder replacement w/ prosthetic, not only a difficult surgery but fairly new. He sent me to their excellent Physical & Occupational therapists, and I now have an amazing range of motion. Pretty darn good outcome for someone in their ’70’s!
Betsy Barber Bivin
Thank you Dr. Schwartz for your exceptional care. I was so pleased to have a physician with the foresight to do a bone density scan as there is a history of osteoporosis in my family. You are a kind and conscientious physician. I appreciate your knowledge and patient education.
Shirley Robinson
Doctor Sabet, is the best doc, and a very nice caring man. I didn’t have sports injury, but regardless, just wanted to post, how nice everybody is at shasta ortho, they care about you….and they help you!
Michael
Dr. Chang discovered reason for problem which had been missed by other provider and was able to provide relief and good follow up treatment. Liked him enough to send my wife to him for a knee problem.
Lynnette
I would highly rate them. They have a really good bedside manner. They take time with you and I really like them. Everyone’s friendly, timely, you’re not rushed, and they answer all your questions.