Success Stories

Dr Sabrina Strickland's Success Stories

Real patient stories highlight successful treatment of knee and shoulder injuries and a return to an active lifestyle.

Here are a few of my patient success stories, which I hope will help future patients understand better what to expect when they come to me for a consultation, surgery, or a second opinion.

Avery's patellar misalignment

Success Stories: Avery’s Patellar Misalignment

Since age eight, knee instability has been a defining challenge for one young athlete. Despite years of physical therapy and knee braces, Avery continued to suffer from frequent subluxations and a full dislocation. These issues were finally diagnosed as a severe case of patellar misalignment, with both kneecaps sitting more than ten millimeters out of place. Ultimately, she had a bilateral MPFL reconstruction in 2018-2019, followed by bilateral Tibial Tubercle Osteotomies and additional MPFL reconstructions in 2020. 

Success Stories: Liam’s MPFL Reconstruction Surgery

Liam had experienced a lifetime of kneecap dislocations. An avid hockey player, he needed a solution. We completed MPFL reconstruction surgery and he’s back to hockey. Watch his video to learn about his success story.

Success Stories: Peyton’s Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy

Meet Peyton, who was able to return to dance pain-free after Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy surgery. Watch her success story.

Success Stories: Seyward’s Full Knee Makeover

Seyward came to me with severe knee instability and virtually lost hope that anyone could make her better. After the right diagnosis and proper treatment, I am very happy to say she is back to running, dancing, and living a pain-free lifestyle.

Success Stories: Anne’s Patellofemoral Replacement

A group exercise instructor, Anne was experiencing a lot of knee pain. After non-operative treatments to try to resolve her issues, Anne chose Patellofemoral Replacement surgery and is back to teaching classes and feels like she has the knees of a twenty year old. 

Success Stories: Denise’s ACL Reconstruction Surgery

Denise was flying down the mountain at Killington when she hit a patch of ice. After ACL Reconstruction surgery, Denise is back in the game doing what she loves!

Success Stories: Nicholas Returns to Full Mobility after Amtrak Wreck

Nicholas was a passenger in the wreck of Amtrak 188. After a meniscus repair, ACL reconstruction, and months of physical therapy, he now has a 100% range of motion returned to his knee.

Success Stories: Joseph’s MPFL Reconstruction and Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy Surgery

Joseph shares a skiing accident that led him to see Dr. Sabrina Strickland for an MPFL Reconstruction and Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy Surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery. His success story is about the team who helped him get back to doing whatever he wants. 

Success Stories: Mark’s Shoulder Injury & Recovery

Mark tried to get exercise every day, but was injured while changing a tire. He was concerned about his ability to be active in sports. Mark had a subpectoral bicep tenodesis and was able to return to his active lifestyle.

Success Stories: Annemarie’s Patellofemoral Replacement

Watch as Annemarie, a former group exercise instructor, shares how patellofemoral replacement surgery with Dr. Strickland gave her back the active, pain-free life she feared was gone forever. After years of struggling with knee pain, and trying non-surgical options, she ultimately chose a partial knee replacement to address the pain in the front of her knee.

Success Stories: Seward’s Full Knee Makeover

As a teenager, Seward was told her chronic knee dislocations were unfixable, but years later, on the cusp of her wedding, she found hope with Dr. Strickland. This testimonial tells the story of how a “full knee makeover”—including a tibial tubercle osteotomy and an MPFL reconstruction—not only stabilized her knee but also allowed her to walk and dance on her wedding day.