Orthopedic care patient stories
Inspiring stories from our orthopedics patients.
Our orthopedic practice treats all kinds of people, with all kinds of injuries. Read real patient stories of diagnosis, treatment and recovery.
Patient stories
‘Don’t limit yourself’
Plastic surgery to repair burn scars has given Blake Babic, 33, new hope for improved hand function.
‘My best running self’
Sidelined by a stress fracture, River Bank Run road warrior Laura Traxler embraces help from sports medicine specialists.
‘I feel energized’
Not long ago, teenager Madisyn Dame would have been too young for hip surgery. Medical advancements have allowed her to undergo two of them—with incredible results.
‘Don’t limit yourself’
Plastic surgery to repair burn scars has given Blake Babic, 33, new hope for improved hand function.
‘My best running self’
Sidelined by a stress fracture, River Bank Run road warrior Laura Traxler embraces help from sports medicine specialists.
‘I feel energized’
Not long ago, teenager Madisyn Dame would have been too young for hip surgery. Medical advancements have allowed her to undergo two of them—with incredible results.
Back on her feet
Minimally invasive surgery helps Udona Love, 46, return to her favorite pastime—playing with grandkids.
‘I’m not one for being laid up’
New hips—with two different surgery approaches—help a 76-year-old Belding woman spend active time with her grandkids.
Knees worthy of a dance
Lou Ann Weber did the work to earn her new joints, and she's now preparing to boogie at her grandson's wedding.
Foot follies
Business owner Eric MacAulay opts for surgery to speed healing of a foot fracture in the year’s busiest season.
‘The best thing ever’
After struggling for years to tackle basic tasks, this Michigan woman is back to hiking, golfing and water sports—all thanks to joint replacement surgery.
‘Don’t limit yourself’
Plastic surgery to repair burn scars has given Blake Babic, 33, new hope for improved hand function.
‘My best running self’
Sidelined by a stress fracture, River Bank Run road warrior Laura Traxler embraces help from sports medicine specialists.
‘I feel energized’
Not long ago, teenager Madisyn Dame would have been too young for hip surgery. Medical advancements have allowed her to undergo two of them—with incredible results.
Back on her feet
Minimally invasive surgery helps Udona Love, 46, return to her favorite pastime—playing with grandkids.
‘I’m not one for being laid up’
New hips—with two different surgery approaches—help a 76-year-old Belding woman spend active time with her grandkids.
Knees worthy of a dance
Lou Ann Weber did the work to earn her new joints, and she's now preparing to boogie at her grandson's wedding.