Patient Spotlight: A New Lease on Life With a New Hip

As a retired attorney and former ballet dancer, Amy M. was no stranger to pushing through discomfort. But when her lower back pain began to limit even the simplest joys of life, like walking to the library or visiting friends, she knew something had to change.

After physical therapy stopped helping, her therapists recommended The Bone & Joint Center—and Dr. Matthew Tetreault.  In a procedure performed at the Center for Advanced Ambulatory Surgery in Malta, Amy underwent a left hip replacement. The results were nearly immediate.

Now? She’s walking daily, tending to her gardens, quilting again, and even preparing full family meals—like her unforgettable St. Patrick’s Day dinner.

“I did the whole dinner. My children looked at me and one started crying,” Amy recalled. “They said, ‘Mom, you’re walking—and you’re not limping.’”

Amy credits Dr. Tetreault and our team for their compassionate and thoughtful approach to care, saying, “Dr. Tetreault is a sweetheart. He really is. He asked questions. He talked to me. He encouraged me. He was very reassuring.”

If her other hip ever shows signs of deterioration, she said she wouldn’t hesitate to have the surgery again.

“It’s like a new lease on life,” Amy said. “I can’t imagine if I didn’t do it.”

If any joint pain is holding you back, our total joint care experts are here for you at The Bone & Joint Center. Please call (518) 489-2666 or request an appointment online today. We have offices conveniently located in Albany, Catskill, Clifton Park, Latham, Malta, Saratoga, and Schenectady.