Paley Orthopedic & Spine Institute

Not all knee replacements are created equal! With more than 15 years of experience and over 2,500 customized total knee replacements performed, Dr. Minas shares how a personalized approach is changing the way we think about knee replacement surgery. #PaleyInstitute #PaleyCare

Through the challenges, hard work, & determination, Ethan has reached an exciting milestone: his final day of physical therapy! We're so proud of his perseverance throughout this journey & can't wait to see what comes next. Congrats, Ethan! 💜 #PaleyInstitute #PaleyCare

For 25 years, Cathy lived with drop foot following a spinal cord injury, affecting her ability to walk & enjoy everyday activities. After surgery with Dr. Lamm, Cathy is celebrating the little things she once thought were out of reach, including running barefoot on the beach!

Happy Medical Assistants Recognition Day! 💜 This week, we’re celebrating the incredible MAs who bring compassion, teamwork, & positivity every day! Our medical assistants play an essential role in the patient experience. Thank you to all of our MAs for everything you do!

After an injury caused significant bone & tendon damage to his hand, one patient was left with limited finger movement. Through a complex, two-stage reconstruction, Dr. Lovy was able to restore his ability to fully open & close his hand. A reminder to always prioritize safety.

A special milestone for Teo! 💜 After plenty of hard work and determination, Teo is celebrating his final day of physical therapy at the Paley Institute! We’re so proud of how far he’s come and can’t wait to see all that he’ll accomplish next. Congratulations, Teo!

It’s National Physical Therapy Month! 💜 We’re celebrating the incredible physical therapists who help our patients build strength, improve mobility, & keep moving forward every day. Thank you! 𝘈𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘰: 𝘋𝘢𝘺 '𝘕' 𝘕𝘪𝘵𝘦 (𝘊𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘙𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘹) • 𝘒𝘪𝘥 𝘊𝘶𝘥𝘪

We told our PAs we just needed a quick signature… ✍️ In honor of National PA Week, we had to have a little fun with some familiar faces. Thank you to our incredible PAs for everything you do for our patients and team each day! 💜 #NationalPAWeek #PAWeek #PaleyInstitute

Today, we recognize World Cerebral Palsy Day. 💚 Hear from one of our patients as she shares a few things you may not know about CP! 𝘈𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘰: 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘺, 𝘉𝘛𝘚 • 𝘔𝘺 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘦 (𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭) #WorldCerebralPalsyDay #CerebralPalsy #PaleyInstitute

After multiple surgeries, 3 weeks in halo traction, & most recently a partial spinal fusion to address her progressive scoliosis, Etta has reached another incredible milestone in her journey! Way to go, Etta! We’re so proud of you & all the progress you continue to make.💜

Six months after a complex reconstruction of her right knee, she’s pain-free, moving well, & always ready to ask Dr. Minas, “What can I do next?” 💜 From starting PT just days after surgery to gradually returning to exercises, her commitment to recovery has paid off.

What goes into designing a better shoulder replacement? For more than 15 years, Dr. Jonathan Levy has helped shape the evolution of reverse shoulder replacement implants, with each generation building on the last. Take a look at how the technology has changed. 🦴

Walk-up songs, but we made a few substitutions... We think they’re pretty accurate! What do you think? 🎶 #PaleyInstitute #PaleyCare #Trend #CantorSpine #WalkUpSong

Not every broken shoulder can be fixed the same way. Dr. Casey Beleckas discusses the options for treating a complex shoulder fracture & what can influence the decision between repairing & replacing the joint. And, of course, an important reminder: be careful on the stairs!

Height difference? Big. Friendship? Even bigger. #PaleyInstitute #PaleyCare #DrKatherineMiller #DrSpencerBarnhill

Five months post-op and Lili is doing incredibly well. 💜 Moments like this make follow-up visits extra special. We think that hug says it all! Keep going, Lili! 🏃‍♀️ #PaleyInstitute #PaleyCare #PatientFirst #DrCraigRobbins #PediatricOrthopedics

Kids’ feet are constantly growing, which means their anatomy, injuries, and treatment options are different from those of adults. Dr. Mitzi Williams explains what makes kids’ feet unique and why early evaluation and treatment can lead to better outcomes. #PaleyInstitute

A day in the Paley OR… it’s a busy one! 🩺💜 Multiple specialties. Complex cases. One team ready to get to work. 𝘈𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘰: 𝘊𝘰𝘻𝘺 𝘋𝘢𝘺 (𝘓𝘰𝘧𝘪) • 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘉𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘴 #PaleyInstitute #PaleyCare #PatientFirst #OrthopedicSurgery #SurgeryDay

After a car accident left Macy paralyzed from the neck down, she turned to Dr. Justin Brown in her pursuit of restoring function and independence. This #SpinalCordInjuryAwarenessMonth, we’re honored to share her story. 💜

Jenga + a stim machine = a whole new level of difficulty! Our physical therapy team took on the challenge. Who do you think won? 🏆 𝘈𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘰: 𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘹 • 1901 #PaleyInstitute #PaleyCare #PhysicalTherapy #PaleyPT #StimMachine