Patient Experience
For my routine rotator cuff checkup, Dr. Nir spotted early arthritis I didn't mention by observing how I unconsciously rubbed my shoulder. His diagnostic intuition is almost eerie.
Complex spinal fusion left me terrified, but Dr. Nir used 3D-printed models to show exactly how he'd reconstruct my spine. Woke up with 2 inches of height regained and zero nerve damage, miraculous work.
At 78, my hip replacement with Dr. Nir felt like a rebirth, he explained the ceramic implant like a master craftsman describing his work, and three months later I'm tending my garden pain-free for the first time in a decade.
Our 8-year-old broke his arm during a soccer match, and Dr. Nir calmed him by comparing the cast to a superhero's armor. His follow-up included drawing a robot on the cast, our son now wants to be an orthopedic surgeon!
Rushed to Sheba after a motorcycle accident with a shattered femur, Dr. Nir performed emergency surgery at 2 AM. His precision under pressure saved my leg from amputation, every scar tells a story of his skill.
Follow-up for my daughter's scoliosis brace: Dr. Nir noticed her discomfort wasn't physical but social anxiety about the brace. He redesigned it with floral patterns, now she shows it off to friends.
As a professional dancer with a career-threatening Lisfranc injury, Dr. Nir created a hybrid surgery-preservation plan. Nine months later, I'm back on stage, he didn't just fix my foot, he saved my identity.
Elderly mother's osteoporosis made her fracture-prone, but Dr. Nir's non-surgical pulsed ultrasound treatment strengthened her bones. At 85, she's now teaching yoga to other seniors at her residence.
Emergency compartment syndrome case: Dr. Nir raced from a conference, still in suit trousers, to perform a fasciotomy. His quick decision prevented muscle necrosis, I owe my running career to that urgency.
Routine knee arthroscopy turned into discovering a rare synovial disorder. Dr. Nir consulted with rheumatologists mid-procedure and adapted his approach, turned a simple scope into life-changing diagnosis.
My toddler's congenital hip dysplasia required specialized harness fitting. Dr. Nir spent an hour playing with blocks while adjusting the harness, making what could've been traumatic into playtime.
Complex pelvic reconstruction after my farming accident, Dr. Nir used custom titanium implants he co-designed. Even other surgeons at the conference called it 'groundbreaking work' when they saw my X-rays.
Follow-up for my wrist fusion: Dr. Nir noticed my wedding ring wasn't sitting right and adjusted the surgical outcome during wound closure. That attention to detail shows he sees the person, not just the injury.
Elderly neighbor with dementia fractured her hip, Dr. Nir used color-coded charts and simple metaphors ('fixing the chair leg') that she understood. His bedside manner transcends medical jargon.
My rare heterotopic ossification case had been misdiagnosed for years. Dr. Nir recognized it instantly during a routine consult and scheduled surgery within days. Finally, I can lift my arm above my head!