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Orthopedic Surgery

Patient Stories

  • Pam LaRose Benner

    Pam LaRose Benner

    A congenital hip problem made it hard for Pam LaRose Benner to get around, but surgery at Mayo Clinic got her on pace again — and without pain. Read Pam's story.

  • Shanna Decker

    Shanna Decker

    When Shanna Decker was 7 years old, she was diagnosed with bone cancer. She received treatment at Mayo Clinic and today is a healthy, active young lady dedicated to touching the lives of others. Read Shanna's story.

  • John Floyd

    John Floyd

    Cyclist John Floyd's brachial plexus injury changed his competitive goals. Surgery to repair his injury put him back on his bicycle. Read John's story.

  • Tony Harringer

    Tony Harringer

    Tony Harringer has a two-handed grasp on life after brachial plexus surgery at Mayo Clinic. Read Tony's story.

  • Heather Hinton

    Heather Hinton

    Successful heart surgery at Mayo Clinic allows Heather Hinton to live a normal life despite a rare genetic disorder. Read Heather's story.

  • Courtney Lange

    Courtney Lange

    Despite cerebral palsy, Courtney Lange keeps up with her twin brother — thanks to the Motion Analysis Lab at Mayo Clinic. Read Courtney's story.

  • Branden Lombardi

    Branden Lombardi

    "I knew that life wasn't going to stop, so I just had to catch up and do the best I could." Read Branden's story.

  • Anna Luczynski

    Anna Luczynski

    Care at Mayo Clinic puts Anna Luczynski's active childhood in motion. Read Anna's story.

  • Jorge Noguera

    Jorge Noguera

    Jorge and his family journeyed from Spain for him to receive cancer treatment at Mayo Clinic. Read Jorge's story.

  • Wade Olson

    Wade Olson

    Wade Olson of Cedar Falls, Iowa, as a 30-year-old science teacher, had done ample reading on Marfan syndrome before visiting Mayo Clinic for a diagnosis in 1984. Read Wade's story.

  • Aitana Paya Perez

    Aitana Paya Perez

    Persistant bone cancer hasn't stopped a Spanish student from pursuing her education — and her dreams. Read Aitana's story.

  • Casey Quinn

    Casey Quinn

    A combination of treatments brought positive long-term results for a student with osteosarcoma. Read Casey's story.

  • Krista Seurer

    Krista Seurer

    Krista Seurer, a recently graduated physician's assistant, was able to share real life lessons about Marfan syndrome with her fellow students. Read Krista's story.

  • Guadalupe Sordo

    Guadalupe Sordo

    For Lupita Sordo, the host of a Mexican TV talk show, a painful spinal disorder had made walking — and working — nearly impossible. Now, after a 1,400-mile journey to Mayo Clinic, Lupita is back on her feet, pain free. Read Guadalupe's story.

  • Erin Sweeney

    Erin Sweeney

    Tempe girl is among the first in nation to benefit from new prosthetic device that grows with her. Read Erin's story.

  • Beverly Teachout

    Beverly Teachout

    Beverly Teachout is glad to be walking again after aortic valve replacement and hip and knee surgeries. Read Beverly's story.

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