Arthritis Patient Stories

Patient stories about arthritis

December 23, 2019

Benton Woman Trusts UAMS Orthopaedics for Both Knee Replacements

Katrina Dupins

Jackie Dawson

Jackie Dawson is teaching her four grandchildren to enjoy the outdoors. So far, they have learned to hike and bike. The two oldest boys (9 and 11) have also learned to waterski. In spring 2018, Dawson found herself slowing down because the pain in her knees became unbearable. “I understand the benefits and risks of…


December 10, 2019

Orthopaedic Surgeon Mends Friend and Colleague

Katrina Dupins

Pearce

Orthopaedic surgeon Charles Pearce, M.D. joins a chorus of other happy patients when he says he would have had his knee replacement years ago if he knew how smooth the recovery would be. Pearce had been in pain for decades and learned to live with the discomfort until it became debilitating this year. “I injured…


October 23, 2019

Personal Trainer Back to Pain-Free Activity Following Hip Replacement Surgery

Katrina Dupins

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One week after her hip replacement surgery, Jessie Grobmyer found herself back in the gym teaching classes. The personal trainer looked forward to being active in her recovery. “I couldn’t stay cooped up. I had to get back to living life,” she said. Grobmyer has lived an active lifestyle since she was a child. The…