Orthopaedic Surgery News - UC Davis Health System

ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY NEWS • SPRING 2011Portrait of a GratefulPatient(continued from page 3)Unfortunately, in the meantimeMalinoswski broke a bone in her rightfoot, which required surgery and timeto recover. Between her foot and kneeproblems, Malinowski was “absolutelymiserable” with pain – and more thanready for the knee replacement.The surgery went “beautifully,” shesays. “I had great post-operative careand wonderful in-home physicaltherapy.” Malinowski made sure tofollow the doctor’s orders to the “T”in terms of recovery, physical therapyand exercise -- and now things aremoving along smoothly. She recentlytook a trip to tour historic homesin Fredericksburg, VA and despitewalking and being on her feet all day,says “It didn’t bother me one bit.”“Life is different when you havemobility,” she says. “To get my abilityof movement back gave me a normallife again. I don’t have to think aboutmy knee anymore.”When asked why she donated to UCDavis Health System’s Departmentof Orthopaedic Surgery, Malinowskireplied, “I decided to contributebecause of the quality of care. I havehad several surgeries, including handsurgery, and the outcome has beenexcellent. And with the newsletter Ican sort of keep an eye on everythingthat goes on. I guess I’m a little‘nosey’ and want to learn about whatis new.”Next up on her agenda? “Training todo ‘Bay to Breakers,’” she says, witha big smile. I don’t dream of being amarathon runner but I think it wouldbe fun to participate!” Meet a Valued Volunteer(continued from page 3)attention to the learning needs ofthe students and residents whom heteaches.Dr. Jamali has been an activemember of the department, hehas contributed greatly to theacademic and clinical mission of theUC Davis School of Medicine, hasestablished himself as a competentand passionate teacher and clinician,and has laid the groundwork forproductive and meaningful basicscience and clinical research. AsVolunteer Clinical Faculty, hecontinues to be a team player and agreat asset to the Department andUniversity. Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryUniversity of California, Davis4860 Y. St., Suite 3800Sacramento, CA 958172922