Thousands of Utahns suffer from painful joint problems and may need surgery. Unfortunately, some individuals simply can’t afford the procedure. As a way of giving back to the community every year, Operation Walk Utah selects from Utah and surrounding areas to receive joint replacement surgeries at no-cost to the patient.
For the tenth consecutive year, Operation Walk Utah, in partnership with Hofmann Arthritis Institute, performed four total hip and knee replacement surgeries at no-cost to uninsured and underinsured patients. The patients were selected by the Operation Walk Utah committee based on the severity of their conditions and the immediate need for surgical treatment.
Aaron Hofmann, M.D., board-certified orthopedic surgeon and director of the Center for Precision Joint Replacement at Salt Lake Regional Medical Center and the Hofmann Arthritis Institute, along with Bryan Bonner, M.D., and Trevor Magee, M.D., performed the surgeries in the month of December. All four of the selected Operation Walk Utah patients received surgical procedures, hospitalization, and pre and post-operative care.
The surgical procedures were provided by Hofmann Arthritis Institute and took place at Salt Lake Regional Medical Center. All joint replacement implants are donated by Total Joint Orthopedics, a Salt Lake City, Utah-based orthopedic manufacturer. Funds from Eccles Foundation also help support the work.
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