Patient Stories

Patient Stories

Cervical disc replacement relieves arm pain and tingling

After a cervical disc replacement, Bob Leja, 62, is back to playing ball with his grandchildren and sleeping through the night pain-free.

Patient Stories

Second opinions matter: Partial instead of full knee replacement

After a partial knee replacement, Larry Corn, 65, enjoys walks in the woods over rough terrain, riding his motorcycle, and sleeping soundly.

Patient Stories

Indiana woman free from 25 years of foot pain

Eight months after her second bunionectomy, Nancy Miller is more active than she has been in years.

Patient Stories

Specialized hip surgery gets athlete back to comfortably playing with his son

Today, six months post-surgery, Matt Adamski enjoys pain-free golf and playing all types of sports with his son.

Karl Andersen presenting Dr. Cole with custom dagger

Patient Stories

Grateful shoulder patient gifts Dr. Brian Cole with a handmade dagger

Earlier this year, Andersen made a French quillon presentation dagger, a very elaborate, double-edged piece that took 70 hours to create in his shop.

Patient Stories

Back in the saddle after wrist surgery

While practicing a jump with her horse Butterscotch, Donna Marsh fell off after completing a clean jump, landing directly on her wrists.

Patient Stories

Longtime tennis player back to the court after partial knee replacement

Today, Gina plays in the Fox Valley women’s tennis league and often with friends just for fun.

Patient Stories

Lacrosse player’s second ACL tear requires state-of-the-art treatment

Just three games into his sophomore lacrosse season, Isaac felt his knee give out and knew that he had sustained an injury.

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.