For a Former Football Player,
Knee Replacement Was the Right Call

When Bob Davis chose Jersey Shore University Medical Center for his knee replacement surgery, he already knew many of the orthopedic surgeons there from his football career.

Because he was used to calling the shots as the president of a bank and from his days as a quarterback, Bob Davis of Jackson knew surgery was fast becoming the only option to treat his knee problems. Playing golf — and even just standing up for a few minutes — had become too painful.

Bob was accustomed to pain in his knee since he had hurt it in a football game 40 years ago — and nine years of professional football and a very active lifestyle in the meantime hadn't helped matters. "Bob had developed post-traumatic arthritis," says Arthur Mark, M.D., a board certified orthopedic surgeon at Jersey Shore University Medical Center. "His was a severe case — the cartilage was gone, and the thickened bone ends were rubbing directly against each other."

Bob knew Jersey Shore was a local, high-quality option for his knee procedure. His son was born there and both his parents had surgeries there, but he was also familiar with many of the orthopedic surgeons at Jersey Shore from his football career. Bob did his research, talked over his options with friends and family, and decided to interview Dr. Mark.

"During my initial appointment, I liked Dr. Mark's candor," says Bob. "While he had a lot of confidence and a positive outlook, he also gave me a very detailed explanation of what to expect. I trusted him and felt comfortable that this was my best option."

Dr. Mark decided that a total knee replacement was required to restore proper function and to reduce the pain. "We do this by implanting a new joint surface and removing the bone spurs," says Dr. Mark. "This is done through a technique with minimal blood loss and small incisions, creating less pain and a lower chance for infection."

"Everything happened the way Dr. Mark said it would," says Bob. "And the nurses made me very comfortable. Now I'm working really hard with my physical therapy. I go three times a week, and I haven't used a cane since the first week following surgery."

Recovery is not an easy process, but Dr. Mark and his team have been excellent. I never have questions when I leave the office because they tell me exactly what to expect. I really look forward to playing golf and walking on the boardwalk again."

– Ryan Younger

About The Doctor

Mark, Arthur K., M.D. Board certified in Orthopedic Surgery Ocean, NJ  07712 (732) 660-6200