When Moscow native Staci Sproull needed a second knee replacement, she wanted an experience that was even better than her first knee replacement three years ago. She decided to go with Dr. Marvin Kym of Gritman Orthopedic Surgeons and was thrilled with the exceptional care she received.
“My right knee replacement went fine,” Sproull said, “but I wanted some changes when I got my left knee replaced.” She made an appointment with Dr. Kym and was immediately comfortable with him and his process. “His bedside manner was awesome,” she said.
Sproull arrived at the hospital at 6 a.m. for her surgery and was home by 3 p.m. the same day. Her previous knee replacement surgery required an overnight hospital stay.
Gritman Orthopedic Surgeons has a Nurse Navigator, Shari Hottinger, who helped make the process seamless. “The process was much more patient-centric than my previous surgery. Dr. Kym came to see me right after I woke up from anesthesia, even though he had other surgeries that day.”
Nurses also came to see her in the recovery room to check her pain level. The day after surgery, her husband called Hottinger with concern about Sproull’s pain level, and the Nurse Navigator picked up the phone immediately and gave sound advice.
Three days after her surgery, Sproull had her first appointment at Gritman Therapy Solutions for physical therapy. She highly recommends Physical Therapist Nick Zollo for his professionalism. She has already recommended Dr. Kym and Gritman Orthopedic Surgeons to a friend, who also opted for a knee replacement with Dr. Kym.
With surgery now five months behind her, Sproull said she is “back to 100%.” She can take any exercise class she wants, can walk as far as she wants, and can even go hiking, thanks to the exceptional care of Dr. Kym and the team at Gritman Medical Center.
Gritman’s hip and knee replacement program is certified by the Joint Commission as having the highest clinical standards for quality and patient outcome. In addition to nurse navigation, Gritman’s Total Joint Program includes an in-person class and education booklet that aids patients in their recovery.
Ask your primary care provider for a referral to Gritman Orthopedic Surgeons. Gritman Orthopedic Surgeons operates from the Gritman Medical Park, 2301 W. A St., Moscow. Learn more at gritman.org/orthopedic.
