Christopher Palmer, MD Signature Medical Group Medical Honoree
Dr. Christopher Palmer is an St. Louis-based orthopedic surgeon in who specializes in robotic joint replacement surgery. He treats a variety of orthopedic issues, and focuses on minimally invasive treatments, total joint and partial joint replacement, joint arthroscopy, and orthopedic trauma. Read More
Gunnar Swebilius Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Youth Honoree
Gunnar Swebilius is 9 years old and was diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) in June of 2018. Our brave warrior has had many ups and downs while being in medicated remission twice since his diagnosis. Gunnar does not let JIA stop him and he continues to do what he loves while playing video games, drawing, climbing, and running… anything a typical 9-year-old loves to do. Gunnar is also fond of space and learning about the planets. While JIA may physically wear him out, it does not keep his spirits down.
Dr. Christopher Palmer is an St. Louis-based orthopedic surgeon in who specializes in robotic joint replacement surgery. He treats a variety of orthopedic issues, and focuses on minimally invasive treatments, total joint and partial joint replacement, joint arthroscopy, and orthopedic trauma. 
Gunnar Swebilius is 9 years old and was diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) in June of 2018. Our brave warrior has had many ups and downs while being in medicated remission twice since his diagnosis. Gunnar does not let JIA stop him and he continues to do what he loves while playing video games, drawing, climbing, and running… anything a typical 9-year-old loves to do. Gunnar is also fond of space and learning about the planets. While JIA may physically wear him out, it does not keep his spirits down.