Elizabeth King

I had always lived an active lifestyle - softball, basketball, volleyball, skiing, hiking. In my early 50s, my right knee started bothering me. After slipping on wet pavement, the pain became increasingly worse. I went to a physician who said I had a slight meniscus tear and recommended physical therapy. After months of PT, there was still no relief. That’s when I made an appointment at HSS with Dr. DiFelice. He was amazing! My MRI showed I was almost completely bone-on-bone. He explained several options and we decided total knee replacement was the best long term solution. Dr. DiFelice and his staff were with me every step of the way. It’s been 2 years, and I am back to doing everything I love. The best is being able to keep up with my 2 year old grandson! My photo is from a recent trip to Europe where I was walking/hiking over 5 miles a day. I participate in 5Ks and just walked 62 miles in December for St. Judes Children’s Hospital. I have also lost 30 pounds to boot! My only regret is that I didn’t come to Dr. DiFelice first and have my knee replacement sooner! I am truly grateful to Dr. DiFelice, his staff and everyone at HSS for getting me Back in the Game! It’s the best decision I ever made.