"I Can Play Tennis Without Pain"

Neil's Story

What was life like before joint replacement? What major activities did you stop that affected your quality of life?​

Before surgery I could no longer run or ski. Even volunteering became difficult. ​

What was the turning point for you (the moment you knew you needed to move ahead with surgery)?​

I have friends who had success, so it helped my decision to have surgery. ​

What is life like now? How has joint replacement changed your life?​

Life has changed. I'm not the singles tennis player that I once was, but I have no pain and can play singles tennis. Before, I had been restricted to doubles, if at all.​

What information do you have that would help others considering joint replacement?​

Any operation could have problems, but my knees have improved since the surgery.