Patient Stories
How Robotic Surgery Helped Lorne Walker Walk Again After Years of Pain
For five years, 56-year-old Lorne Walker struggled to walk comfortably after injuring his leg at work. Despite being in otherwise excellent health, complications following a previous knee replacement had left him in constant pain and dangerously close to losing his leg due to an infection.
“I couldn’t walk a block without leaning on a fence or a car,” Walker said. “I was on painkillers, I was frustrated and I was losing hope. Some nights I would wake up in agony.”
“Orthopedic care is not just about repairing joints, it’s about restoring quality of life,” Dr. Werntz said. “For patients like Lorne, who have dealt with prolonged pain and complications, our focus is on restoring both movement and peace of mind. Seeing someone return to the life they enjoy is what makes what we do so meaningful.”
Six months later, once the infection had finally cleared, Dr. Werntz performed a complex robotic-assisted revision knee replacement surgery. Using advanced imaging and real-time precision tools, Dr. Werntz was able to safely reconstruct the joint and ensure long-term stability of the knee.
Finding Hope Through Robotic Hip Surgery: Gwynne’s Journey to Mobility with Dr. Werntz
Staying active has always been Gwynne Beatty’s way of life. As a fitness and dance enthusiast and self-proclaimed gym junkie, movement wasn’t just part of her routine, it was an integral part of her lifestyle. But when arthritis in both hips turned even the simplest movements into a struggle, she knew it was time to seek medical help.
“I tried everything, from red light therapy to specialized diets, but nothing worked,” Gwynne said. “I had to face the reality that hip replacement surgery was the best solution.”
Dr. Werntz explained that Gwynne’s arthritis was advanced, and that surgery was the key to regaining mobility and a pain-free lifestyle. Gwynne was especially intrigued when she learned that Dr. Werntz planned to perform a robotic-assisted hip replacement with state-of-the-art technology.
