Patient Stories
Read inspirational stories from patients of Premier Orthopedics.
Sports Medicine: Keeping Youth and Adult Patients in the Game
- Abby's Story: Back in the Game After Torn Meniscus
- Angela's Story: Platelet Rich Plasma Mends a Torn Rotator Cuff
- Brian's Story: ‘Wow, This is Really Working!'
- Cole’s Story: Athletic Trainer Was There When He Needed Advice
- Eric's Story: Throwing Again After Shoulder Surgery
- Greg’s Story: “Pain Is Not Something You Should Have To Live With”
- Jeff's Story: Back to Teaching Without the Pain
- Lilli’s Story: High School Athlete’s Skills Enhanced by School Partnership Connections
- Meg's Story: Three Minimally-Invasive Surgeries In Five Years
- Nick's Story: Thrilled To Be Back On the Mound
- Penny's Story: When Pain Invaded Her Arm And Shoulder
- Ricky's Story: Back In the Game After Broken Femur
- Thurman's Story: ‘They Helped Me Achieve My Goals’ Says Referee
- Tina and Matt’s Story: ‘Dr. James Has Always Led Us Down the Right Path'
Joint Pain: Individual Care Plans from Joint Preservation to Joint Replacement
- Barbara's Story: ‘Now I Bebop Down the Hall!’
- Carolyn's Story: New Hope After Knee Replacement
- Debbie’s Story: County Commissioner Says ‘Don’t Wait’ to Seek Treatment
- Gina’s Story: Dancing Again. ‘It’s Heaven!’
- Jackie’s Story: Knee Replacement Improves Quality of Life
- Jane’s Story: “A Gift I Will Never be Able to Repay”
- Jim's Story: Back On the Course After Knee Surgery
- Joe's Story: A New Lease On Life After Robotic Surgery
- Josetta's Story: “I Don't Ever Want to Retire. And Now I Don't Have to.”
- Marla’s Story: A New Knee and Pain Free
- Neal's Story: ‘I Couldn’t Be Happier with the Result’
- Paula’s Story: Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement Helps After Fall
- Penny Altman’s Story: Local Outpatient Hip Surgery Keeps Woman Touring National Parks
- Roberta's Story: Urban Ballroom Dancer Didn't Skip a Beat After Knee Replacement
- Ron’s Story: Long-Time Marathon Runner Putting New Knee to Good Use
- Roy’s Story: Soccer Coach, Avid Tennis Player is Back to Enjoying the Games He Loves
- Terry's Story: ‘Absolutely No Regrets’ About Knee Replacement
- William's Story: New Advances Meant Surgery Was Now an Option
Spine: Advanced Care for Back and Neck Pain
- Angela’s Story: ‘I Have Gotten All the Feeling Back’
- Larry Hansgen’s Story: Back Surgery, Then Back To Broadcasting
Trauma: On Call for Breaks, Fractures, and Critical Orthopedic Injuries
- Charles' Story: One Fall, Two Injuries
- Dan's Story: Defying the Odds
- Ella and Joel’s Story: Premier Health Orthopedics Helps Father, Daughter Resume Active Lives
- Jim and Linda’s Story: “Our Life Has Been Improved So Much”
- Leonard’s Story: Shattered Shoulder Struck by Vehicle Didn’t Sideline Cyclist
- Melissa’s Story: Orthopedic Nurse’s Experience Helps Patients
- Ned’s Story: Skiing Accident Didn’t Keep Him Off the Slopes