After years of relying on cortisone shots to manage worsening knee pain, Ronette Simcox reached a point where the injections no longer provided meaningful relief. Her pain had progressed to bone-on-bone, and everyday activities were becoming increasingly limited. Wanting a long-term solution—not just a temporary fix—she decided it was time to seriously explore knee replacement surgery so she could reclaim the active lifestyle she loved.
Ronette already had a trusted relationship with Bridger Orthopedic through Physician Assistant Jason Lawn, who had been administering her injections. When she asked him about next steps, Jason recommended a surgeon who had joined the practice: orthopedic surgeon Dr. Travis Curry. Under Dr. Curry’s care, Ronette underwent a full knee replacement. She describes him as “incredibly talented as a surgeon, and so incredibly kind,” and shares that his steady, humble confidence helped ease any concerns she had about the procedure.
Today, Ronette says, “I’m moving again!” She quickly noticed just how much her life had been shrinking around her pain—limiting activities, spacing them out by days, and depending on ibuprofen to get through simple outings. Now she’s hiking, biking, and doing Pilates again—on consecutive days, something that once felt impossible. Ronette enthusiastically recommends Dr. Curry and Bridger Orthopedic to others considering joint replacement and offers one key piece of advice: commit fully to your physical therapy. In her experience, putting in the work after surgery is what allows you to truly experience the life-changing rewards.