patient stories & testimonials

As the region’s most preferred orthopedic and neurosurgery practice, we are dedicated to providing the highest level of treatment for all your bone, joint, muscle, and nerve-related needs.

Since 1969, we have been honored to deliver specialized care to help our patients restore their strength, reclaim their lives, and rebound. We are proud and privileged to be part of your story, and we invite you to explore the stories shared below by past and current patients who have gone on to rebound.

patient water skiing

Tom, a competitive water skier for over 40 years, suffered a severe knee injury where he broke his tibia, fibula and tore his MCL. Over the years, the repair and his knee wore out and his arthritis got progressively worse. After a series of hyaluronic acid injections and other therapies, Tom made the decision to schedule an appointment with Dr. Donald Roberts at Rebound Orthopedics & Neurosurgery based on high recommendations from friends and their excellent results.

Tom underwent a total knee replacement in December 2018. "The surgery went very well and the team at Salmon Creek Hospital was amazing. Thanks to Mike Baer at the Lake Oswego office my recovery was remarkable. Mike always provided the perfect mix of challenge and restraint. He allowed me to push as hard as I could without going too far. His knowledge and experience were greatly appreciated," says Tom.

Tom's goal after surgery was to be able to water ski by summer, and he started skiing again in March. "I started out slowly and was pretty conscious of how I felt. By May I was pretty comfortable and started getting ready for tournaments. I skied my first tournament in July and had the highest score in my age group. It felt good to be back and pain-free," shares Tom.

Are you ready to get back to doing what you love like Tom? To schedule an appointment, please call (360) 254-6161 or request an appointment online here.

patient standing next to mountain bike

Patrick, an avid kiteboarder, mountain biker, cross country skier, hiker, and swimmer had abused his knees over the years. Between these activities and more, he suffered a torn ACL, multiple partial meniscectomies, and a lateral release. Patrick met a Hood River resident on the beach in Los Barriles who had done a huge amount of research on knee replacements and determined that Dr. Borus and Rebound was the optimum place. With the instability, pain, and swelling becoming too much, Patrick finally made the decision to seek treatment and schedule an appointment at Rebound Orthopedics & Neurosurgery.

Patrick underwent a bilateral knee replacement where both knees were replaced at the same time. "It was really important to me that I find a doctor who would do both of my knees at once. I am a time-obsessed Type A personality and the thought of going through two separate time-consuming rehabilitations was anathema to me. I was so glad that Dr. Borus was willing to do both at once and I will be returning to all of my favorite activities without having to take another four months off for another surgery," says Patrick.

Although only a few months post-surgery, Patrick has been extremely pleased with the results so far. He has been able to resume riding his bike and swimming, as well as walking, yard work, and gardening.

"One of my passions for the past 35 years has been road and mountain biking. I was thinking that I might not be able to resume riding my bike until several months after surgery, but after riding a recumbent bike at physical therapy for a week or so, I was actually able to get on my bike and ride eight miles without significant pain or difficulty," shares Patrick.

Patrick sees his surgeries as great successes and happily reports that he was able to resume his activities just five weeks after his double bilateral knee replacement.

Are you ready to get back to doing what you love like Patrick? To schedule an appointment, please call (360) 254-6161 or request an appointment online here.

patient hiking on mountain

"Wanted to let you know how well my knees are doing! I've been hiking a lot and climbing mountains this summer. This picture is from on top of the Matterhorn (elevation 9826') in the Eagle Cap Wilderness only 6 months after partial knee replacement and 8 months after ACL reconstruction. A big thank you for helping me get back to doing what I love!" – Randy Greenshields

Randy, an avid hiker, hunter, horseback rider, and mountain biker, had lost his ability to run or do the activities that he enjoyed due to chronic knee pain and swelling. After trying over-the-counter home remedies and talking to his friends and family, Randy made the decision to schedule an appointment at Rebound Orthopedics & Neurosurgery based on their great reputation and a high recommendation from a friend that's a retired orthopedic surgeon.

Randy underwent both an ACL reconstruction on one knee and a partial knee replacement on the other knee within seven weeks of each other. "Both of them went great! The surgeries were no piece of cake to recover from, but totally worth it to get relief from the chronic pain that was keeping me from my passions," says Randy.

Although Randy ideally wanted to be completely healed and back to hiking immediately following his surgeries, he understood that his recovery was going to take some time. He credits the Rebound team with helping him prepare for what was going to happen by keeping his leg muscles in good shape prior to surgery with prehab exercises on a stationary bike. Randy worked hard at his post-operative physical therapy regimen and was back to hiking to the top of the mountains in no time.

Randy sees his surgeries as great successes and happily reports that he was back to hiking to the tops of mountains, riding horses, and bike riding already, just six months since his partial knee replacement surgery!

"I really appreciate the entire team that helped prep me for my surgeries, helped complete the surgeries, and gave me the tools for a fast recovery back to doing what I love," says Randy. "A huge thank you to both Dr. Borus and Dr. Southerland and their teams for a great experience!"

Are you ready to get back to doing what you love like Randy? To schedule an appointment, please call (360) 254-6161 or request an appointment online here.

  • Dr. Wei fixed chronic shoulder pain, calcific tendonitis, and frozen shoulder. Today I practiced taekwondo for an hour, mowed two lawns, pulled weeds, fixed a broken window, replaced a light fixture, fixed some other little things, dug a big hole, and cleaned the house for a couple of hours. After a day like this, I keep expecting my shoulder to hurt a lot, but it doesn't at all. Thanks again to you and your team! It's so good to be able to work again.

    -Kristin

  • I haven't been to see Dr. Crary for at least 8 years, because I don't have to! He did such a great job surgically that I am doing very well.

    When I first started seeing Dr. Crary, I was already diagnosed with Avascular Necrosis in my talus bone. I could barely walk and preferred to hop on one foot to get around. I had already been to two other physicians one of which performed some surgery. Dr. Crary took bone from my knee and replaced it with the necrosis in my ankle.

    Wow, I can walk pain free after 3 years of severe pain. Today I am walking and cycling long distances and am pain free.

    Thank you for giving me my freedom again. It's been a long time since I was last there, and I would say that's a good thing!

    -Dawn Depner

  • I'm 73 . In 2003 I saw Dr. Hayes about an extreme calcium deposit on my right knee and Dr. Hayes removed it with a day surgery . He told me that I would need a replacement in the near future .He also recommend Bariatric Surgery for my morbid obesity. I lost 140 pounds and the knee lasted until the fall of 2011. I received my second knee in Oct 2914. Dr. Hayes had retired and referred me to Dr. Roberts. I honestly don't think that you could receive better care anywhere in the nation. I did not know much about Dr. Roberts before I have my first operation. I then researched him and discovered his outstanding record. If you need a knee, I totally recommend Rebound.

    I knew that physical therapy was EXTREMELY important for me to regain movement and flexibility in my knee. I requested Mike Baer who I had met back in 2003 with the removal of the calcium deposits. I told him to PUSH me so I would get the most from my new knees. He did.

    My wife and I have joined a coached exercise program to help keep us in good health. We are both seeing good results. So I now tell people that I have a pair a 20 year old's knees in a 73 year old body.

    My last thought is if you have real pain in your knees and have been told that you will need a joint replacement in your near fixture don't put it off. Do it you will be amazed at the results. I have absolutely no pain anymore- I can pretty much do whatever I want to. I like the outdoors and I fish, hunt, and go on hikes. The new knees have given me a new lease on life. The knees along with the extreme weight loss are the reason.

    -Doug W.

  • I have seen both Dr. Ellis for knee issues and Dr. Crary for foot/bunion pain - I initially saw Dr. Crary back in 2011 - he was the SEVENTH opinion I got for what seemed like impending bunion surgery - every other Dr. I went to seemed to want to cut into my feet, break bones and insert screws (even though no pain). Not only does Rebound have the most state of the art equipment of any the offices I had visited, Dr. Crary was not quick to say this was the only option - as a matter of fact he told me that unless things were painful it was not appropriate to operate. His analysis was thorough and I felt that he had reasonable evidence with the more current equipment to make a statement that made sense, contrary to others. I really felt like he was a straight shooter and gave me the treatment plans best for me, not for the Rebound Office bottom line.

    I recently had to go in to see Dr. Ellis for knee issues and again Dr. Crary for some additional foot issues -here it is four years later an both Drs. seem to know more than most I have experienced. Both Drs. I believe have either played basketball or another sport so I feel like they can relate and empathize with my issues. In addition, the physical therapy unit is right there at the offices, which tells me there is added synergy among the staff to ensure the best care for patients - I was impressed! I feel like I am in the best of hands with the best equipment for analysis and the best doctors - I couldn't ask for a better team to help manage my mobility issues (and with honest answers)- I am thankful to have them as a resource and would highly recommend to anyone.

    -Lisa A.

  • I have had Dr. Modha for my tumors for 5 years and would not have anyone else treat me. He is very straight forward and very honest with me. I have had 5 surgeries and he did all of them. He has saved my life with a couple of surgeries, and in my opinion he is the best, and my family thinks highly of him.

    Thank you,

    -Kathy C.

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