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“I was really confident in Summa. I had to put my trust into “I was really confident in Summa.
them, and two years later, I’m so glad I did because if I I had to put my trust into them,
hadn’t had this done, I may not be walking today.” and two years later, I’m so glad
Kristin not only is walking again. She’s back on the field, I did because if I hadn’t had this
twirling better than ever. done, I may not be walking today.”
“The fact that I’m able to twirl again today makes me so If you or someone you know is having bone,
thankful. It really makes me appreciate everything.” joint, muscle, cartilage, tendon or ligament
The experience of going through surgery and the many issues, the team at Summa Health Orthopedic
hours Kristin put in with her recovery team at Summa Institute is here to help. Our fellowship trained
in physical therapy has also had a profound effect on nonsurgical physicians and orthopedic
Kristin’s outlook on life. surgeons treat patients from age 8 to adult,
and our coordinated care is designed to help
“I know Summa helped me, and I don’t know what I our patients achieve their goals. We have
would have done without them, because I definitely convenient locations in Akron, Green, Hudson,
have a different perspective on a lot of things. When Medina and Wadsworth to get you or those
people complain about little things, I just don’t tolerate it close to you back to an active lifestyle.
anymore. I see things in life so differently, and I’m grateful
for even just being able to walk down the street.” Same day or next day appointments
are offered at one of our locations
Kristin’s care team at Summa included Scott D. Weiner, an Monday through Friday.
orthopedic oncologist,, specialists and therapists—all of
whom were determined to see her return to her active Call 330.379.5051 or visit
lifestyle as a student and an athlete. summahealth.org/orthopedic
for more information.
You can watch Kristin tell her story at
summahealth.org/kristin.
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