When I met Dr. Ellis to discuss my PAO surgery, I cried because I thought I was going to be done being an athlete and playing softball. At that very appointment, Dr. Ellis told me he'd get me back to playing softball and I'd be stronger than ever… and I am! I'm pain free, doing all the sports I love, and just signed my letter of intent to play college softball at Ohio Dominican University this fall. I can't thank Dr. Ellis and Dave Kohlreiser enough for their wonderful care, and for getting me back to the ball field.
Keith recently caught up with us to share his daughter's incredible progress following PAO (Periacetabular Osteotomy) surgery with Dr. Tom Ellis. He reported that EXACTLY one year after her surgery while competing in a league championship event, Emma earned first place in the 100m medley relay, first in the 200m freestyle (breaking the record!), and third in the 50m freestyle!