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OrthoCarolina Provides Life-Changing Care to Young Woman Battling Late-Stage Lyme Disease
- Meghan Bradshaw, a 29-year-old from North Carolina, underwent more than a dozen procedures involving joint replacement and reconstruction by 2025 as a result of complications from late-stage Lyme disease, receiving treatment at OrthoCarolina.
- Her health issues began in 2015 and were misdiagnosed as rheumatoid arthritis in 2017, delaying correct treatment until specialists identified late-stage Lyme disease with co-infections in 2019.
- Bradshaw’s surgeries included bilateral hip and shoulder replacements and hand reconstructions, reflecting the severe joint damage caused by untreated tick-borne illness.
- Dr. Glenn Gaston, OrthoCarolina’s hand specialist, called her case "one of the most advanced" Lyme arthropathy cases he has seen and praised her extraordinary resilience.
- Bradshaw’s story underscores that although tick bites may appear minor, they can lead to severe, lasting health issues, highlighting the importance of timely detection and thorough orthopedic treatment.
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OrthoCarolina Provides Life-Changing Care to Young Woman Battling Late-Stage Lyme Disease
After 18 joint replacement and reconstruction surgeries, Meghan Bradshaw finds relief and renewed mobility through comprehensive orthopedic care
·Sweetwater, United States
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