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Orthopedics Patient Stories

	Pauline Barker Before Pauline Barker’s knee replacement surgery in January, the 66-year-old retired elementary school teacher had stopped doing many of the things she loved, such as taking her rambunctious dog Barclay for walks in her south-Springfield neighborhood, because the arthritic pain in her knee had become unbearable. Read Pauline's Story >>>
	Luke Shepard "I had a rock climbing accident where I rolled my ankle and snapped it like a twig. My care at St. John’s was excellent. I had great doctors who were willing to work and communicate with me. Athletics is a giant part of my life and I’m just as agile as I ever was." View Luke's Story >>>