Dr. Peter Millett; The Steadman Clinic, Vail Valle...

Dr. Peter Millett; The Steadman Clinic, Vail Valley Medical Center and Howard Head Sports Medicine:
Since I am a professional artist and landscape painter, having a strong right arm and shoulder and being able to continue to explore the back country through hiking, skiing, cycling, riding, and even kayaking, was so very important to me in continuing my work as long as possible. I ll never forget walking down that long hallway of jersey s and photos of renown sports figures on my way to my first appointment at Steadman Clinic. When I walked into the waiting room, it was full of ordinary people, just like me, but all who wanted to get back to their work and active lifestyles.

I was painting 2 days after Dr. Millett s shoulder surgery, though using my left hand or just moving my wrist carefully within that distinct, black sling. I now paint with full arm motions out at shoulder height and on large canvases.

It s amazing how many people I bump into who have had shoulder surgery, and each with a different and interesting story. Everyone said the same thing follow Dr s orders and that of your physical therapists. And I did just that. I had the most wonderful and thorough post-op care through Howard Head Sports Medicine and the Tucson therapist Dr. Millett found while multi-tasking giving me a follow-up exam and texting another colleague in Phoenix, all at the same time.

It s been two years this August since Dr. Peter Millett performed my right shoulder surgery, and I still faithfully do a series of strengthening and even a few range-of-motion exercises. My arm has not felt this stable and pain-free for 30 years. I m back to skiing, hiking, cycling, tennis and riding without problem and most of all, my profession of landscape oil painting.

Thank you again for helping me continue my profession, and something I have done ever since childhood. By everyone at Steadman Clinic and Howard Head Sports Medicine, I was treated with cutting-edge technology and skill, very personal and undivided attention, professionalism and courtesy, all of which led to very successful outcomes. And thanks to all the other team doctors during surgery, nurses, interns and support staff who worked with me at Vail Valley Medical Center, including the cafeteria staff who would carry my tray! Even the greeter-concierge hosts in the lobby who helped me carry things or got me going to the right place.

Dr. Steadman did my husband s knee repair years ago when Dr. Steadman was still in Tahoe, and again in Vail years later. Given my multiple experiences with the Steadman clinic, we both recently agreed, as long as we were able, we would fly from anywhere to the Steadman Clinic given any orthopedic needs ! And what a beautiful, inspiring place Vail is to recover to boot!

With deepest gratitude,
Darcie P.
Copper Mountain, Colorado, and Tucson, Arizona