Dignity Health | St. Rose Dominican | Reach | Spring 2018

4 StRoseHospitals.org Brace yourself. That’s something we might say to ourselves—or someone we care about—to help face a bump in the road with strength and resilience. When that hard knock is a knee or ankle injury, orthopedic surgeon Roddy McGee, DO, is offering his patients a super-strong internal brace. This innovative technique helps people bounce back quicker—and with less discomfort—from injuries. Dr. McGee uses this internal bracing technique to repair common sports- related mishaps, including ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injuries in knees, Achilles tendon ruptures in ankles, and elbow injuries. With this internal bracing technique, surgeons can use smaller incisions, so there’s less pain and swelling. “The faster recovery times mean you can return to an active life quicker,” Dr. McGee says. “The internal brace is a super-strong suture material that repairs the injury, provides temporary stability during healing, and is anchored into the bone. The plastic anchor eventually dissolves.” Jumping back into life. Casey Craven was trying out for American Ninja Warrior when his Achilles tendon gave out. But it’s not stopping him now. Orthopedic surgeon offers new life to injured knees and ankles with advanced technology Strong &steady