The Letter

August 3, 1998

Thomas Wendell
P.O. Box 7792
South Lake Tahoe, California 96150

Dear Mr. Wendell,

Due to the chronic degenerative joint disease in the lateral compartment of your right knee, I believe that a monoski would be better for your knee than using conventional dual alpine skis. The rationale behind this is that pressure on the lateral compartment would be lessened on the mono ski. In addition, the torsional stress may be reduced, decreasing shear forces in the lateral compartment.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact this office.

Sincerely,

John M. Wright, M.D.
Associate, Steadman Hawkins Clinic
for J.Richard Steadman, MD

JMW: pk

Signed in Dr. Wright's absence to avoid delay.

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