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Army Sgt. goes under the knife with robotics machines By Rachel Cole

Just 20 years ago, having surgery meant spending days at the hospital and then taking months to recover. However, advances in medical technology and robotic machines are changing the lives of so many, who have to go under the knife.

One patient, Sergeant Reymundo Zapata had a partial knee replacement performed partially by robotics. He says, his life since surgery has never been better.

“Now I can play with the kids, now I can go dance with my wife again,” he said.

For an entire year though, Zapata says, he was hesitant to get surgery, especially one where the process is done partially by a robotic arm.

“I was nervous at first because I am 33 years old, I didn’t think I was going to have a knee replacement this soon,” Zapata said.

But after a day at the beach with his family in 2014, Zapata injured his leg.

“I was swimming in the water and I was going to run out and that’s when I stepped in a sand bar and my knee buckled,” he added.

Sharp and shooting pains along with swelling throughout the next several months prompted him to get help at Corpus Christi Medical Center.

This kind of major surgery would have meant two weeks of just being immobile, in addition to another six weeks on crutches and at least six months in rehab.

“When I met Dr. Klimisch at his office, I just felt the confidence in him, I just felt like everything was going to be okay,” Zapata said.

Now, five months later, Zapata is back to coaching his daughter’s soccer team, working out and motivating men and women in the army.

Army Sgt

Sergeant Reymundo Zapata had a partial knee replacement performed.

Dr. Klimisch interview with kiiitv.

Dr. Klimisch interview with kiiitv

Join us at the upcoming FREE Health Fair! Saturday, August 1st 9am -2pm. Come by booth #312 & 411 and meet our Physicians, Surgeons and Staff. Come by for all the latest news. Meet Dr. Michael Montgomery from Priority Care Clinic- The first WALK IN Orthopaedic Clinic in the Coastal Bend. Physicians will be available for questions. Dr. Michael Montgomery 9am-2pm- Sports Medicine. Dr. John Masciale- 10am-12pm- Adult Reconstructive Spine Surgery. See you There!

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Join us at the upcoming WAVEWAlKERS on Tuesday, July 28th at 8am at LA PALMERA Mall Food Court.
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South Texas Bone & Joint supporting Rise & Shine 5k Walk & Run

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Join us at the upcoming Health Fair!
Come by booth #403 and meet our Surgeons and Staff. Have you heard about South Texas Bone & Joint Priority Care? Come by for all latest news. Physicians will be available for any orthopaedic questions.

Dr. Ryan Thomas – 10am-11am – Surgery of the Hand & Upper Extremity.
Dr. John Masciale – 11am-12pm – Adult Reconstructive Spine Surgery.
Lauren Vesely, P.A.C – 9am- 10am – Sports Medicine.

Dr. Justin Klimisch will be interviewed on Channel 3 (KIII) News Frist Edition on ME TV, Friday May 30, 2014 at 7:15am

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Ribbion Cutting ceremony Ryan B. Thomas, MD.

Xiaflex is now offered by Ryan B. Thomas, MD.

Xiaflex is now offered by Ryan B. Thomas, MD.
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Read the Xiaflex National Ad in Corpus Christi Caller Times today.

CASA 5K Run/Walk

Successful & Beautiful morning at the CASA SuperHero 5K. Special Thanks to
all who participated this past weekend.

Casa Superhero's : Batman (Jerry Leal- Former Casa Kid), Dr. Dawn Grosser, Diana Booth & Jehu Lockett-Contreras (Superman).

Casa Superhero’s : Batman (Jerry Leal- Former Casa Kid), Dr. Dawn Grosser, Diana Booth & Jehu Lockett-Contreras (Superman).

Getting ready for our CASA 5K Run/Walk Marie, Jeremiah Arredondo, Liza and Dr. Dawn Grosser

Getting ready for our CASA 5K Run/Walk Marie, Jeremiah Arredondo, Liza and Dr. Dawn Grosser

Cristal & Chuck Breckenridge joining the fun to support the CASA 5K Run along with Marie and Michelle

Cristal & Chuck Breckenridge joining the fun to support the CASA 5K Run along with Marie and Michelle

Smiling and Feeling Great! Jenny, Val, Marie and Lauren

Smiling and Feeling Great!
Jenny, Val, Marie and Lauren

There’s still time to join us for the 5K tomorrow. Register here:

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) help break the cycle of child abuse and we at South Texas Bone and Joint are proud to help make a difference in the lives of local children! We recently presented our local CASA office with $1,000 in support of their SuperHero 5K tomorrow.

Dr. Dawn Grosser, Diana Booth and Paige Hall

Dr. Dawn Grosser, Diana Booth and Paige Hall

South Texas Bone & Joint would like to invite everyone to come meet these precious students at our upcoming event on Thursday, April 24, 2014 at Katz 21 from 6pm-8pm.

Lisa, Courtney, Marie & Lauren

Lisa, Courtney, Marie & Lauren

Lauren Vesely, P. A. & Jason Naranjo - Future Doctor

Lauren Vesely, P. A. & Jason Naranjo – Future Doctor

South Texas Bone & Joint invited to Story Time with children from RISE School. Special Thanks to Teachers & Staff for all of your hard!

Dr.Grosser will be on ME TV this morning at 7:15am

Arthritis Big Toe

Dr. Justin Klimisch will be interviewed on Channel 3 (KIII) News Frist Edition on ME TV, Friday February 28, 2014 at 7:15am

Osteoporosis Spinal Fracture by Justin Klimisch, M. D.

The staff at South Texas Bone & Joint and Corpus Christi MRI Center are participating in the Go Red campaign for Heart Disease for the month of February. Go Red for Women!