Back to Adventure: Arthur’s Journey to Pain-Free Living with Sturdy Health

From gliding in his kayak to clocking 20,000 steps exploring Greece, 72-year-old Arthur McLaughlin and his wife Joyce embrace life’s adventures. High school sweethearts who rekindled their romance a decade ago, they love to travel, but during a cruise in the Caribbean, Arthur struggled to get around due to knee pain. “With many trips to look forward to, I knew I needed to take care of this,” he said.

Arthur found his answer in the expertise of Orthopedic Surgeon Andrew Porter, MD, and the new robotic technology at Sturdy Health. “The entire staff was incredible. I had a dedicated surgical coordinator who guided me through every step, making my recovery very smooth. Dr. Porter explained everything so clearly, giving me my options,” Arthur said.

Because of Sturdy’s commitment to advanced technologies and the Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery System, Arthur was up and moving just hours after the procedure. “Patients typically have a faster recovery, less pain, a greater initial range of motion, and are more active in their physical therapy,” said Dr. Porter. “That means people like Arthur can get back to their lives faster.”

With his new knee, Arthur and Joyce are planning adventures, including a highly-anticipated trip to Curaçao, where the white sand beaches are perfect for walks.

“Dr. Porter and the Sturdy team have given me a new lease on life,” Arthur said. “The care at Sturdy is personal, exceptionally skilled, and compassionate.” Joyce added, “We’re back to dreaming about where in the world we will travel together!”