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A Very Troubled Knee
Karri Baase’s Story
Karri shares a personal journey of overcoming knee surgeries gone wrong in 2007, leading to ongoing issues until meeting Dr. Ference. Despite skepticism, his compassionate care identified past mistakes and provided corrective surgery that significantly improved her life.
Subsequent successful ACL surgery and handling of a challenging lipoma situation showcased Dr. Ference’s expertise and unique practice of offering prayer before surgeries. Karri highly recommends Dr. Ference for his exceptional skills and compassionate approach to medical care.
Karri Baase
A Series of Painful Injuries
Dr. Ference’s patient, Karri, reflects on a painful experience back in 2007 involving multiple knee surgeries that resulted in ongoing problems and infections. This led to a point where a new doctor, Dr. Ference, entered the picture.
Despite Karri’s initial healthy skepticism, Karri was impressed by Dr. Ference’s immediate personal response and compassionate approach. Dr. Ference identified previous surgical errors, such as a misplaced knee spacer, and recommended corrective surgery, which ultimately changed her life for the better.
A Very Troubled Knee
Karri recounts another incident where her other ACL was torn in surgery, leading to a successful surgery performed by Dr. Ference.
Even in facing new health challenges, such as a growing lipoma near a critical blood vessel in the leg, Karri expresses trust in Dr. Ference’s expertise and care. Interestingly, she notes Dr. Ference’s unique practice of offering to pray with patients before surgery, highlighting his empathetic and humane approach that sets him apart in the medical field. Karri concludes by emphasizing Dr. Ference’s exceptional skills and compassionate nature, recommending him to others in need of medical care.
Dr. Robert Ference
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr. Ference is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon based out of Dearborn, Michigan. One of the most respected surgeons in the Midwest, Dr. Ference is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Practicing orthopedic surgery since 2006, Dr. Robert Ference has a five-star rating from both Healthgrades and US News & World Report.