Shoulder Dislocation
Mark Yorkey, 39
Richmond, TX (Works offshore in Africa)
Shoulder and knee arthroscopy
I compete in motocross events four to six times a year and injured both my shoulder and my knee in separate
motorcycle accidents over the past few years. I've had both repaired by different doctors and continued to
have problems. Then I saw some postings on a motocross forum on Dr. Sanders. I knew I needed to get something
done and I knew this time that he had to be the one to do it.
I got great references on Dr. Sanders and knew that he’s repaired professional riders, so I was very confident
about having him repair the damage to my shoulder and knee.
The first thing that struck me about Dr. Sanders when I met him was that his energy level was through the
roof and his interest in putting people back into the life they had before they were injured is genuine.
He was there throughout the entire process. He is very involved in the entire process - from preparation before
the surgery to the recovery and rehabilitation the follows. It's his commitment to your recovery that really
gives you the confidence to push yourself.
When I'm not riding motocross, I work in Africa - offshore. The procedure and overall care I received at
the Sanders Clinic was so good I traveled over 20 hours to work in Africa just five days after the procedures!
I had a medic offshore clean the sutures and monitor it. Everything went great.
I believe my fast recovery was possible because he doesn't waste any time in building strength again in your
injured limb. The morning after the procedures he had me working on my newly operated arm.
My work with Dr. Sanders' trainer, Ed, really got me back to where I needed to be. Their reconditioning program
plays a huge role in recovery. I believe it's the most important thing. I think too often the problem is poor
rehab and reconditioning. If you do nothing after procedures like mine or improperly train, you'll never get back
to where you were before.
In one of my previous procedures, I pulled out a pin just two months after the procedure. I believe that
happened, because that particular doctor just didn't bother to learn anything about my lifestyle and chose a
procedure that was doomed from the start as a result.
Dr. Sanders does want to know about your lifestyle and activities. He knew I planned to get back on my
bike and be just as active as I ever was, so he choice a procedure that would stand up to that. That's a
big difference.
Vanetta Murphree, 50
Paralegal board certified in Family Law
Houston, Texas
Surgery for Dislocated Shoulder
I compete in motocross events four to six times a year and injured both my shoulder and my knee in
separate motorcycle accidents over the past few years. I've had both repaired by different doctors and
continued to have problems. Then I saw some postings on a motocross forum on Dr. Sanders. I knew I needed
to get something done and I knew this time that he had to be the one to do it.
I got great references on Dr. Sanders and knew that he’s repaired professional riders, so I was very
confident about having him repair the damage to my shoulder and knee.
The first thing that struck me about Dr. Sanders when I met him was that his energy level was through
the roof and his interest in putting people back into the life they had before they were injured is genuine.
He was there throughout the entire process. He is very involved in the entire process - from preparation
before the surgery to the recovery and rehabilitation the follows. It's his commitment to your recovery
that really gives you the confidence to push yourself.
When I'm not riding motocross, I work in Africa - offshore. The procedure and overall care I received
at the Sanders Clinic was so good I traveled over 20 hours to work in Africa just five days after the
procedures! I had a medic offshore clean the sutures and monitor it. Everything went great.
I believe my fast recovery was possible because he doesn’t waste any time in building strength again
in your injured limb. The morning after the procedures he had me working on my newly operated arm.
My work with Dr. Sanders’ trainer, Ed, really got me back to where I needed to be. Their reconditioning
program plays a huge role in recovery. I believe it's the most important thing. I think too often the
problem is poor rehab and reconditioning. If you do nothing after procedures like mine or improperly train,
you’ll never get back to where you were before.
In one of my previous procedures, I pulled out a pin just two months after the procedure. I believe that
happened, because that particular doctor just didn't bother to learn anything about my lifestyle and chose
a procedure that was doomed from the start as a result.
Dr. Sanders does want to know about your lifestyle and activities. He knew I planned to get back on my bike
and be just as active as I ever was, so he choice a procedure that would stand up to that. That's a big difference.
Adam Hamza, 35
Dealer Development Representative
Centrix Financial
And Motocross Racer
My story began June 5th, a Sunday afternoon. I wadded up, had a bad crash, get-off, etc. Fifteen minutes after
arriving at Twelve Oaks, Dr. Sanders comes in and the RED CARPET is rolled out! I am whisked in for x-rays to
find out my humerus is fine but that I have a posterior dislocation of my shoulder. I am going to need surgery
(bummer). On August 5th I am released to ride. On Labor Day weekend I raced the 250 beginner class at the White
Brother’s Vet Championships at Three Palms Extreme Sports Park where I got 1st-1st in my two motos and 1st
overall. I called Dr. Sanders immediately and gave him the praise he is due!
"My experience with Dr. Sanders initially came about because I was rehabbing from a fractured left ankle. I already
have a great relationship with another ortho here in Houston, but I wanted to see if there was ANYTHING to get me
back on the bike faster. While on the Internet, I did a search for orthopedic docs in Houston and came across
www.sandersclinic.net. Dr. Sanders gave me a consult and told me I
could get back on the bike just as soon as I wanted! That was a lot better than hearing, 'Wait for 6 weeks' and
'You're too old to be doing this MX stuff," that we all hear too often! My impression of Dr. Sanders was....FANTASTIC!
We have built a great relationship since then. His reputation in the Houston MX community is EXCELLENT and he has
helped many other riders as well as myself.
My story began June 5th, a Sunday afternoon. I wadded up, had a bad crash, get-off, etc. I knew something was wrong
with my right arm. I suspected a fractured humerus as I couldn't lift my arm. I called Dr. Sanders' cell (on speed
dial in my cell), and he directed me to meet him at Twelve Oaks. My buddy loaded up my stuff (my son was devastated
because we didn't go swimming in the lake), and I was able to drive myself home, unhook the trailer, tell my wife to
stay at home with the kids and I would call her after I talked to Dr. Sanders.
Fifteen minutes after arriving at Twelve Oaks Dr. Sanders comes in and the RED CARPET is rolled out! I am whisked
in for x-rays to find out my humerus is fine but that I have a posterior dislocation of my shoulder. Dr. Sanders
tells me these are rare and that a fellow MX’er had one 5 weeks ago but these are the only two he's seen in the
last several years. I am going to need surgery (bummer). I call my wife and give her the news, she comes to the
hospital, along with my buddy who loaded up my stuff. Isn't the MX community awesome?!
For the next month I am in an immobilizer, custom built for me from another of Dr. Sander's strategic partners.
On July 5th the immobilizer gets shelved and I start rehab with The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research
(TIRR) - which is another one of Dr. Sander's strategic partners. For two months I receive excellent
rehabilitation twice a week. On August 5th I am released to ride. Directed to keep the bike "on the ground"
I am allowed to work on corners and start to get back some of the feel for the bike. On Labor Day weekend I
raced the 250 beginner class at the White Brother's Vet Championships at Three Palms Extreme Sports Park where
I got 1st-1st in my two motos and 1st overall. I called Dr. Sanders immediately and gave him the praise he is due!
Dr. Sander's passion for our sport is evident. What other doctor gives patients his cell # - knowing that we
WILL get hurt and he WILL get called on a Sunday afternoon to put us back together?! I would... we would all
be at a loss without Dr. Sanders and The Sanders Clinic!
