Triumph Over Wrist Injuries: A Patient’s Journey to Recovery and Active Living

J.F. is a passionate athlete who has overcome multiple wrist injuries with the expert care of Dr. Peter Prokopis, fellowship-trained hand and upper extremity specialist at Sports Medicine North. Her journey began in 2009 when she first injured her right wrist by slipping on black ice, and then she injured her left wrist this past February.

The first surgery Dr. Prokopis performed on J.F. in March of 2009 was a success and enabled J.F. to move her hand normally, promoting efficient healing. By June 2009, she was back to umpiring softball and mountain biking. When she injured her second wrist while removing a spider off the ceiling in February of this year, she knew exactly who to call.

Thanks to the seamless process from surgery to physical therapy, J.F. was back on her mountain bike by May. 

J.F. praises the entire Sports Medicine North team, highlighting the outstanding, experienced, empathetic, professional, and friendly physical therapists. “Everyone genuinely enjoys being at the practice,” she noted.

J.F. added “My sister also had a wonderful experience with Dr. Prokopis,” reinforcing his reputation for excellence.

“Dr. Prokopis’s commitment to his patients is evident,” J.F. said. “He called me right after both of my surgeries. His care and attention made me feel supported throughout my recovery.”

Reflecting on her overall experience, J.F. concluded, “The process was seamless. Dr. Prokopis really is a doctor who cares.”