Just hours before his wedding, Jordan Mendoza suffered a severe thumb injury during a workout, threatening to derail his big day. After being rushed to Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, he received emergency hand surgery from orthopedic hand surgeon Kristopher Downing, MD. By using a time-saving surgical approach under local anesthesia, the care team repaired Jordan’s crushed thumb and helped ensure he made it to the altar on time.
