Sandra Buto

I had a year of appointments, cortisone shots, physical therapy, massage, pain management, and imaging while experiencing excruciating pain in my gluteal muscles and leg. I eventually was bedridden and used a walker. I was confined to the top floor of my house being unable to negotiate stairs. Although my imaging showed significant damage, all of the physicians I saw determined that my pain was not the result of my spine. Dr. Sandhu was the only physician who offered to perform the much needed surgery and I was very comfortable with his plan. From the time of my first conversation with him until the surgery, he was surprisingly brief and so well organized. His team was very supportive during my recovery.

I am two years post-op and again physically active. I cycle 250 miles a week in season, winter hike and walk at least 35 miles a week, train with weights 4 days, enjoy yoga, tennis, pickleball, and roller skating with no back or glute pain. At 65, I am in the best shape of my life. Dr. Sandhu helped restore some of my faith in the medical system as well as got me Back in the Game. I am so grateful to him, his team, and HSS.