The Benefits of Minimally Invasive Knee Surgery

The decision to undergo knee surgery is never a simple one to make. It is usually prompted by pain and severely restricted knee movement. Some people may even choose to live with reduced mobility rather than go under the knife for fear of being bedridden or in pain for a long time after surgery. The good news is with minimally invasive knee surgery many of such concerns can be addressed.

The following are some the key benefits of minimally invasive knee surgery:

Congratulations Dr. Khair on being named the US Men's National Lacrosse Team's head orthopedic surgeon.

Dr. Michael Khair has just been named the head orthopedist of the United States Men's National Lacrosse Team. Dr. Khair played lacrosse at the high school and collegiate levels before suffering an injury at Bowdoin College. Lacrosse has grown substantially in Texas along with the south in general and this accomplishment is a significant step in continuing that growth. See the article below for the entire medical staff and biographies on each member. Congrats Dr. Khair!

Mary Ellen Lehner, B.S., R.N.

Mary Ellen Lehner is a native Dallasite having graduated from Ursuline Academy and the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She has worked as a Case Manager and Registered Nurse for Paul C. Peters, Jr. since 2006. She has previously worked in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and as a school nurse. Married with four grown children, she enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, traveling, sewing, and gardening. She enjoys going to estate sells and collects sterling silver dinner forks.

Polly Waters, F.N.P.-C., R.N.F.A.

Polly is originally from Iowa and completed her undergraduate nursing studies with honors at Truman State University in Kirksville, MO. She moved to Dallas in 1997 and began work as a Registered Nurse at Children’s Medical Center. She worked at Children’s while completing her Masters of Science in Nursing at Baylor University Medical Center and graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2002. Polly has also obtained her Registered Nurse First Assist through the National Institute of First Assisting. She joined Dr. Worrel at the Carrell Clinic in 2006.

Claire Roberts, P.A.-C.

As a native of Shreveport, Louisiana, Claire received a Bachelor’s in Biological Sciences with a minor in Psychology from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and went on to earn her degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport. After receiving her degree in 2011, Claire moved to Dallas to begin working at the Carrell Clinic with Dr. Andrew Clavenna.

Diana Rice, P.A.-C.

In 2003 Diana came to Carrell Clinic to work with Dr. Eugene Curry. Diana is a certified Physician Assistant and has worked in the orthopedic foot and ankle specialty for over twenty years. Diana has a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science from Texas Tech University. In addition, Diana graduated with honors from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center with a degree in Physician Assistant Studies.

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