Sports Medicine Patient Stories

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North Baltimore High School quarterback Luke Long poses with James Voos, MD and Adam J. Peiffer OD, MS

Successful Knee Surgery and Rehab at UH Lets Quarterback Return for His Senior Football Season

After tearing his ACL, PCL, MCL and meniscus following a championship season, high school quarterback Luke Long underwent surgery and rehabilitation with UH Drusinsky Sports Medicine Institute to get safely back on the football field.

High school senior Lizzy speaks about her experience with minimally invasive endoscopic spine surgery at UH

From Debilitating Back Pain to Getting Her Life Back

High school senior Lizzy was suffering from severe back and leg pain before endoscopic spinal surgery at UH helped her get back to enjoying life.

Michael McManamon holding his lacrosse stick on the field at UH Drusinsky Sports Medicine Institute

From Broken Wrist to Ohio Player of the Year

When Saint Ignatius lacrosse player Michael McManamon broke his scaphoid during his senior year, he needed the right care – from UH Drusinsky Sports Medicine Institute.

Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) surgery patient Jordan cheers on the field

Hip Dysplasia: Jordan

Learn about Jordan’s patient journey – from periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) surgery to recovery and physical therapy.

Hip dysplasia patient Jena sits on a park bench with her dog

Hip Dysplasia: Jena

At 29 years old, orthopedic nurse Jena was diagnosed with severe bilateral hip dysplasia. She reached out to Robert Wetzel, MD and Michael Salata, MD for periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) surgery.

Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) surgery patient McKenna stands outside with her horse

Hip Dysplasia: McKenna

For more than five years, McKenna lived with severe, life-altering pain. Then Robert Wetzel, MD diagnosed her with a hip condition that required periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) surgery.

John Zack and his medals

Chain of Survival

Avid runner, John Zack, had reached mile 23 in the Cleveland Marathon when the chest pain started. Learn how well-coordinated medical care saved his life.

Debra with her husband and daughter, Lauren, who is a physical therapist at UH

Alternative to Rotator Cuff Surgery Leads to Faster Healing

Concerned about a lengthy recovery after rotator cuff surgery, Debra turned to University Hospitals and found a better, minimally invasive option for treatment.