Your Comeback. Our Commitment.
Celebrating Real Stories & Real Results
At Golden State Orthopedics & Spine, our patients are at the heart of every comeback. From injury recovery to restored function, their journeys demonstrate what advanced orthopedic and spine treatment can achieve. Whether returning to work, sports, or everyday life, these stories reflect what’s possible with personalized, comprehensive care. We’re proud to share these experiences to encourage others who are navigating their own path to recovery.
Cadence
ACL LET Reconstruction Surgery
A New Perspective
Tearing my ACL was something I didn't think would be possible for me. One day I was worried if I was going to win my matches, the next day I was hoping my MRI scans would show no torn ligaments.…
Gina
Right Knee Total Knee Replacement
Gina Got Her Groove Back
Dr. Kronick was fabulous. I was well prepared for surgery and the recovery process. He had worked with me for 10 years while I went through different procedures leading up to the knee replacement…
Lynn
Total hip replacement
2 nd time around
11years ago I had a total hip replacement and was the first outpatient at Telegraph Surgery Center. That procedure went well recovery was better than I expected….I was down to using only one crutch…
Harold
remove disc fusion of L3-4
Long Road
I have had back pain on and off for a long time. In Feburary I stepped on some black ice on a trip to Tahoe. It really hurt but I could move and didn't think much about it. A few days later it…
Christian
Right total knee replacement
Black in the Groove
I had trouble with my right knee for years from a Rugby injury. Originally had it scoped back in my 20’s. Knee just got worse and worse; could not run anymore, hiking became a slow chore, walked…
Suzanne
Rotator cuff balloon spacer
Problem solved
My torn rotator cuff has been modified so that I have 90% full mobility and no pain in right shoulder. I am very happy with this minimally invasive and accessible procedure. Lucky me, I did not…
Agustin
Shoulder surgery and bicep reattachment
New lease on life
Years after a freak injury I met Dr. Bader. He unlike many before was confident of. Successful procedure so much that I was convinced that if I followed his instructions I’d be able to get my arm…
Nelson
Anterior Total Hip Replacement
Recovered and healed up
12/12/25 Anterior Total Hip Replacement, 69 YO Male. By way of background, I ran competitively in high school and college mostly middle distances. After college I regularly competed in 5K, 10K and…
Richard
RIght ankle rebuild
A true healing practice
I found Dr Abati after a long search. I had ongoing issues with my right ankle, from horrible plantar fasciitis to severed tendons and torn cartilage. I am of a firm belief that Dr. Abati and his…
David
total knee replacement
Knee replacement's a big deal but worth it
I enjoy outdoor activity, hiking, biking and kayaking but it was getting very difficult to do these things with an arthritic knee. I had a good recovery from the operation and was able to do limited…
Agnes
Back fusion X 2
I am truly living my life
I met with Dr Hasan and my fear didn't allow me to get help at that time. I soon became unable to walk, do daily tasks and move around period with the pain and limited mobility I returned to Dr Hasan…
Michelle
Hip replacement
Giving my life back
I spent 7 years in severe pain and housebound. After seeing two other surgeons whom I received no help, I contacted Dr. Alex Bradley. I knew from the moment I met him, he would do a great job. He…
Scott
Full shoulder replacement
Shoulder replacement
Dr Wiseman had performed a shoulder replacement on my left shoulder and with physical therapy and going to the gym three times a week my recovery was very good I'm proud to say that Dr Wiseman is a…
John
ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair, and MCL repair.
My road to recovery.
I had an injury stemming from throwing ball for my 85 lbs German Shepherd. He barreled through my left knee at an angle which ended up severing my ACL, tearing my Meniscus, and spraining my MCL.…
Edna
Total Hip Replacement
Free From Pain!
From the beginning to end of the healing process has been smooth form Dr. Griffiths' office. I will need a hip replacement in the future for my right side and will choose Dr. Sean Griffiths' office.
Craig
Rotator cuff surgery
A long journey
When I first met Dr. Bader he ordered a MRI to see what was actually going on. He listened to everything I had to say and he thought best to go with the physical therapy route to see if I could make…
Linda
Knee and Hip replacements
It's a Brand New Day!
In July 2025 I had a right knee replacement and within 6 months, had my left hip replaced with Dr. Sagoo, who was EXCELLENT in every sense of the word! I wish I had not waited so long but now I am…