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Patient Finds Relief and Renewed Energy After Hip Replacement

For more than two years, the pain in Bruce Pulley’s left hip slowed him down and kept him from doing the things he loved, especially fishing. His BJC Medical Group orthopedic surgeon, Jesse Beard, DO, recommended a hip replacement as treatment to help relieve his pain, but the thought of surgery made Bruce nervous, so he put off scheduling it.

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Spinal Cord Stimulation Helps Diabetic Neuropathy Patient Get Active Again

Deirdre Parnell was diagnosed with diabetes more than eight years ago. She then began experiencing pain in her feet, which spread to her legs and hands. Eventually, the pain grew so intense she had to take a leave of disability at work.

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A second chance at mobility: how one man’s patience and persistence paid off

Eight years ago, Christopher Davis, 54, was in pain and learned he had arthritis in his hips, and that the condition would gradually reduce his mobility. Christopher was living in California at the time, and his doctor told him that he would eventually need surgery.

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Back to Living

Donald thought he was out of pain relief options until one doctor suggested a spinal cord stimulator