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Feeling Young Again - Serita Mason

Jan, 2015

Physicians: Kenneth Edwards, MD

Still four years shy of her 50th birthday, Serita Mason felt so much older than she really was. The pain in her hip and knee was getting worse, and the carpal tunnel syndrome in her left wrist was a continued annoyance. The pain medication helped, sometimes.

Serita spent most days in bed. When she did walk, she required the assistance of a cane for stability. To make matters worse, her financial situation was deteriorating and her primary care doctor had recently relocated from her hometown of Niles.

That was in 2008, before her first appointment with Orthopedic Surgeon, Kenneth Edwards, MD. “I was in very bad shape, but I knew I was in good hands as soon as I met with Dr. Edwards,” Serita said. “He was such a good listener and very empathetic about my health issues and financial situation.”

The first step for Serita would be hip replacement surgery. However, before she could be a candidate, she needed to lose 50 pounds. That was a problem.

“I had high iron levels in my body, which causes osteoarthritis and bone deterioration,” Serita said. “This made it hard for me to be active and lose weight, but I Trusted the advice and expertise of Dr. Edwards. He was so compassionate and took the time to explain everything to me.”

With the help of Dr. Edwards, Serita lost the weight. She had hip replacement surgery in 2008. Then, in 2009, she had her left knee replaced. In 2010, Serita underwent carpal tunnel surgery.

Now she feels years younger. Serita, 50, is pain-free, loving life, and enjoying time with her 14-year old twins. She couldn't be happier with her outcome.

“It’s so nice to be able to do things that I couldn't do before,” Serita said. “Thanks to Dr. Edwards, I am able to be active without any pain. He’s truly a wonderful doctor, and I couldn't have asked for better care.”