Orthopedic Services Patient Stories

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Ben Boswell, DO consults with Phyllis Marino

From Knee Pain to Safari: Minimally-Invasive Procedure Delays Joint Replacement

When avid traveler Phyllis wanted to delay a knee replacement so she could go on safari in Africa, Ben Boswell, DO offered another option: cryoneurolysis, which uses extreme cold to temporarily stop nerves from sending immediate pain signals.

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.

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.

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.

A man massages his hand

Severe Hand Injury Leads to Unique Diagnosis and Treatment

When an injury caused Almad Allen to lose function in his left hand, orthopedic hand surgeons at UH provided innovative care that restored his quality of life.

Diego Castillo uses wearable technology in a therapy session

Oxygenation Study Helps Ballet Dancer Recover from ACL Surgery

When a Cleveland Ballet dancer tore his ACL, the UH sports medicine team used their expertise and wearable technology to get him ready to perform again.

Amy and her three boys

Torn ACL Threatens to Take Busy Mom Out of the Game

When Amy – runner, soccer coach and mom to three boys – experienced a complete tear of her left ACL, the orthopedic experts at UH worked around her busy schedule to get her up and running again.

Ellita Vedder stands in front of a fire engine

Firefighter Returns After Shoulder Injuries

After being treated for a rotator cuff tear and a bicep tear by James Voos, MD, Ellita was able to return to her job as a full-time firefighter.