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“I’ve had people break down in my office and cry when I’ve said, ‘I think we can get you better without surgery’.” — Ronald Gardner, M.D.
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“We have people we’ve been treating for 16 years, who originally came in for a knee replacement and haven’t had one yet. They’re still playing golf and tennis, and leading active lifestyles.” It’s statements like this from Dr. Ronald Gardner, owner of Gardner Orthopedics, which gives hope to thousands of Southwest Floridians suffering with osteoarthritis knee pain. Although Dr. Gardner has been in the area for nearly 30 years, this month (April) marks the three-year anniversary of his eponymous practice. When he decided to establish a business in Southwest Florida, there were no fellowship trained arthroscopic reconstruction surgeons between Tampa and Miami; Dr. Gardner was the first. Attending college at Samford University in Alabama and unhappy with his course of study, he visited his sister, a nurse who was working in a hospital maternity ward nursery. She introduced him to a pediatric surgeon who, in turn, invited the future doctor to accompany him on hospital rounds that day. “The very first room, the very first kid we saw had been on deaths doorstep in
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In the late 90’s, a new injectable hyaluronic acid medication became available: a non-surgical way to frequently eliminate knee pain. Dr. Gardner tried it, but with marginal success. He remembers, “An article came out in 2002 suggesting that even orthopedic surgeons were not getting in the actual knee joint space with their injections almost half of the time. It hit me that maybe it’s not working because I’m not in the actual knee joint space every time.” Putting his pride aside, he visited a doctor in the Tampa area who was doing the injections under fluoroscopic control — an X-ray like process — to make sure the injections were indeed hitting the right spot. When Dr. Gardner began using that technique, he says, “The results went through the roof.” In fact, his joint replacement numbers dropped from as many as 150 a year, to at times not
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even one a week. It was a turning point. The compassionate surgeon’s commitment to finding non-operative solutions to debilitating arthritis in the knee has become a driving force over the years. When Dr. Gardner is introduced to new therapies, he does extensive research, even visiting other physicians using the techniques to determine if they would work in his practice. Over the years, he has incorporated the use of platelet rich plasma and more recently prolotherapy, a less expensive procedure using non-biological substances to stimulate healing. Now with a treatment arsenal stocked with numerous options, Dr. Gardner says, “We have multiple layers of treatments to fit multiple needs, multiple indications and multiple economic levels, for people who don’t want surgery.” As an outgrowth of those options, Gardner Orthopedics
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has one of the largest active knee osteoarthritis patient populations in all of Southwest Florida. There is even more on the horizon; utilizing fetal cord blood derived stem cell therapy. “We only incorporate things that have an 80% plus success rate,” says Dr. Gardner. His definition of success is pain relief greater than 50%. If you are in pain, that indeed spells success. Surgery is not without risk and when people with osteoarthritis knee pain are told they need it, the news often creates fear. Surprisingly, some never seek a second opinion. “I’ve had people break down in my office and cry when I’ve said, ‘I think we can get you better without surgery’,” says Dr. Gardner. That being said, there ARE still people with advanced arthritis, and when all else fails, surgery remains the only sensible option. For those patients, Dr. Gardner
does over 200 joint replacements a year. There are also situations, like when the patient is a caregiver of a spouse who is currently doing reasonably well but whose health is just beginning to fail, where delaying inevitable surgery is not the best option. “It is about customizing care for each and every patient according to their needs and wishes.” If you’re suffering from knee pain and are looking for non-surgical relief, don’t wait any longer - call Dr. Gardner, today.
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I recommend that before patients start taking prescription medication “We need to stop thinking about for RLS, they request a consult by a this disease as varicose veins,” qualified vein specialist who will likely emphasizes Dr. Magnant. “Of all the perform an ultrasound evaluation to patients I see in my office, about fifty identify whether there is significant percent have varicose veins, and underlying venous insufficiency. the remainder have symptoms (what There is no downside to getting you feel) or signs (what you can see an ultrasound; there is no radiation externally) of venous insufficiency involved, no needles, no pain, and other than varicose veins. These it is a physiologic test which reveals signs and symptoms may include which veins are leaking and how much swollen and achy legs, restless legs, they are leaking. Venous ultrasound night time leg symptoms of cramps for insufficiency or frequent urination, is conservative, or skin discoloration, noninvasive, and it vein bleeding and More than ninety-five accurately identifies ulceration. More than ninety-five percent percent of the patients which patients are of the patients seen seen in my practice have most likely to benefit from treatment. If there treatable superficial in my practice have venous insufficiency. is significant venous treatable superficial insufficiency identified by venous insufficiency.” ultrasound the next step “There are many manifestations is a trial of compression hose therapy. of venous insufficiency. Some of our If the patient experiences significant patients experience restless legs. relief or improvement of their Other patients may have ankles symptoms, they may want to consider so swollen that the calf and ankle correction of their venous insufficiency appear to have merged as one; my as the next step as the majority of patients have described them as patients in this category will greatly cankles. Some patients experience benefit in terms of RLS cure or relief as extreme frequency of urination at a result of their venous treatment.” night, while others have swollen, Although there are other factors achy legs or bulging varicose veins. affecting RLS, we encourage patients
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ave you ever watched a home improvement show on television and wished someone could help you freshen up your space, or fix the things that just don’t work? That’s exactly what Theresa Clements does at Clements Interior Design. Clements has been in the interior design business for more than 25 years, and was even featured on HGTV. Originally an owner of Galloway’s, Clements and Associates in Royal Palm Square, she had what she calls ‘a dream team’ of architects, designers, builders and contractors, all ready to work on major projects. Clements Interior Design is a spinoff of sorts, targeting the everyday homeowner who wants to make a home update but needs the help of an expert. She says, “I’m trying to reach people who wouldn’t think of a calling a designer.” Although the name has recently changed, the Fast & Frugal concept continues to be a service we extend to our clients. If a home consultation is all you have the budget for, she’ll come in and decide on a game plan, giving you a road map of where to go and how to achieve exactly what you want. If you need more direct assistance, the designer says, “Get on your running shoes, we’re gonna work.” She’ll take you to furniture, consignment and home improvement stores to find the perfect pieces, paint colors and more, all within your budget.
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ORGANIZING Y O U R S PA C E AND YOUR MIND By Gina Birch
“An organized home is an organized mind.” So says Chas Hollan, a designer with All About Closets. Originally from Tarpon Springs, the native Floridian makes a living turning chaos into calm, and she’s really good at it. Growing up, Hollan says, “My room was always clean and the bed made—always. Everything had a place.” She also had a talent for drawing and painting. Before discovering All About Closets, the master organizer never imagined finding a career so perfectly suited for her both talents and her personality. Interior design and organization was a hobby for the stay at home mom until just five years ago. She would come to the rescue of friends and other mom’s who were in desperate need of organization, as their families grew. She remembers, “I never thought someone would spend money on a closet but once you do it and realize the function and storage it gives you, you can never go back.” “Life gets crazy busy and in some cases people just want a room that is theirs,” says Hollan. She has a client who put a chair and lamp in her closet so she would have a place to escape to and read. Hollan spends a lot of time with builders, helping them make the most out of their blueprints before a foundation is poured, and also with designers who need assistance after a home has been built.
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But it’s the individual client she often has the most fun with, many of whom don’t just want better closets, but want them to make a statement. She says, “I can make it simple or over the top, like a Carry Bradshaw closet from “Sex in the City.”” Once she gets an idea of what her client wants, she creates a design plan using high tech computer programs that offer 3D views and more. Then the homeowner can see every little detail. All About Closets has a team of craftsmen who custom make the shelves, drawers, islands and anything else the design calls for. “We don’t have any sub contractors and most of our installers have been with us from the beginning,” says Hollan. She adds, “We take really good care of our employees.” All About Closets is a locally owned company that has been in business for more than twenty years. As for Hollan’s own closet, she says, “The storage in my townhome is awful. I came in and just needed to put things away so it’s not fancy but it’s extremely functional.” If you are overwhelmed by clutter in your closets, garage, or office, and frustrated with your lack of storage, give Chas a call. A side benefit to organizing the space in your house, it might just help de-clutter the space in your head as well.
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how beautiful our city is.” In high school, Gezella worked for SkipperLiner in La Crosse, Wisconsin; it’s the company that manufactured the Naples Princess. Her college internship was in the corporate sales department. When she graduated, the company made an offer she couldn’t refuse. She says, “They asked if I wanted to move to Florida to help run our operation there. Being fresh out of school and tired of the snow, I said YES.”
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Relocating to Naples as a sales manager of the Naples Princess, her hard work moved her up the ladder, and into the president’s position. No matter how many times she hops aboard the boat, she says, “I always see something different. There is always construction on the mega mansions in Port Royal and there is so much wildlife.” Port Royal is one of Naples’ most exclusive communities and the Naples Princess navigates its various canals. If the waters are calm, the boat motors into the Gulf of Mexico to catch the brilliant sunsets. Sailing daily from the Port of Naples Marina, the Princess has three unique levels. The exposed top deck is for sun lovers and those who like a steady breeze blowing through their hair. The middle deck also has an outdoor space but it’s covered. In addition, you’ll find an enclosed Captains Lounge. Gezella says, “It has the comfort of air-conditioning and large glass windows so that no matter where you sit, you can see everything.” More seating can be found on the lower deck along with a full galley. The Naples Princess is one of the few boats of its kind in the area where food is actually cooked on board, not catered. Regulars clamor for the prime rib; a signature item for more than
a decade. A good bar goes hand in hand with good food and the Princess has two. In business 27 years, the owners, Noel and Carol Jordan, live locally and Gezella says, “They treat people like family. It’s a family business and a really good team where everyone watches out for each other.” In fact, she says, “Two of the staff members have been here since day 1. That is huge to the testament of our business.”
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in ‘you can do this.’” I n a d d i t i o n to autism, Joe has a number of physical disabilities. Before the riding program, he would pass out if he stood for too long. Today Kerry says, “He’s gotten so much stronger, his posture is much better and there has been a huge change in his confidence and independence.” Joe’s father, Tony, says, “Not only has NTRC helped tremendously with his core strength and balance, but it has also provided a sense of community for Joe and our family.” Kerry began volunteering with the non-profit when she moved to Naples saying, “I have a passion for horses but knew very little about the magic of therapeutic riding when I started volunteering with the organization a decade ago.” In Januar y, Tony became president of the NTRC board of directors saying, “We are in a major time of positive growth right now. There are so many opportunities to help the riders whose numbers continue to grow.” The riding center has 12 horses and recently added a new riding arena.
Children and adults with physical and mental challenges must get referrals from a physician to participate in the equestrian program. Riders only pay $10 to reserve their spot. Generous donors and grants cover the bulk of the costs associated with the program. The signature fundraiser is the Bootstrap Boogie Barn Dance on November 10th. Besides money, NTRC heavily depends on volunteers. Tony says, “Volunteers are the life blood of this organization. I can see it on their faces; it’s not a thankless job. These people are getting tremendous fulfillment out of what they are doing; engaging with magnificent animals and with children who are relying on them to provide a service they might not otherwise have.” Missy adds, “I feel lucky everyday to be able to come to work. We have a wonderful herd of horses working magic everyday. I hear the laughter and it fills my heart.” If you would like to volunteer your time, talent or treasures to NTRC call 239-596-2988.
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