Patient Stories

Patient Stories

Recovery after fall-induced hip pain

Just four months out from his total hip replacement, Walter Liptak is easily walking up steps and walking a mile along the Florida beach near his home.

Patient Stories

Athlete returns to golf after three-level cervical disc replacement

Just six weeks after surgery, James Letchinger was on the golf course.

Patient Stories

Century Ride Cyclist Back on the Bike after Spine Surgery

After a minimally invasive, outpatient microdiscectomy, Dave O'Dell is back on his bike riding 70 miles per week.

Patient Stories

Patricia's Story

After suffering from debilitating shoulder pain, Patricia Dietz turned to non-operative care with Dr. Caitlin Nicholson at MOR Joliet.

Patient Stories

Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement Returns Patient’s Function and Strength

When Carmen Contreras tripped and fell on his shoulder, he didn’t realize the extensive damage a simple fall could cause.

Naperville resident and South Dakota State quarterback Mark Gronowski

Patient Stories

Winning a Football Division Championship After a Knee Injury

When South Dakota State quarterback Mark Gronowski took a big hit in the FCS Championship game in 2021, he worried about the future of his football career.

Patient Stories

Jack's Story - Orthopedic Care at MOR

This story is a letter written by the mom of a patient who underwent care at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush.

Patient Stories

Sports Performance Center Helps Keep Basketball Competitor, 72, On The Court

Francisco “Pancho” Pons, 72, doesn’t let age get in the way of competing in and playing sports at a high level — especially basketball.

Patient Stories

Two Outpatient Knee Replacements Get Michigan Resident Back In Top Form

Shawn McDonald, 63, relies on his physical wellness for just about everything. When knee pain started, he didn’t wait to seek treatment.

Patient Stories

Hiking Again at 74 Thanks to Sports Performance Center

In 2020, Kathy Fauth, 74, of Western Springs, IL, backpacked 160 miles to complete the 211-mile John Muir Trail in California while carrying food and supplies weighing between 30 to 35 pounds. Since then, she has set her sights on finishing The Colorado Trail, a 486-mile trek between Denver and Durango, CO, which she began this year.

Patient Stories

Shoulder Surgery Helps 59- Year-Old Get Back To CrossFit

After sustaining a rotator cuff tear, Dan DeCarlo, 59, needed shoulder surgery to help get him back to his CrossFit workouts.

Patient Stories

Back to Golf and Hoops After Shoulder Replacement

After years of shoulder pain caused him to give up golf and basketball, Mike Bauer, 57, was ready to get back to his favorite activities.

Patient Stories

Hiking The Tetons Two Weeks After Minimally Invasive Neck Surgery

Just two weeks after surgery, Stephanie Trani enjoyed a hiking trip to the Tetons and Badlands with her family.

Patient Stories

Dual Mobility Hip Implant: What Is It and Is It Right For You?

Some patients may be a candidate for a newer type of hip implant called dual mobility, reducing the risk of dislocation and allowing for a greater range of hip joint motion.