Orthopedic patient stories
Keeping you moving keeps us going: patient stories
When you choose Aurora Health Care, you’re choosing a team of caregivers and doctors who find motivation in making a difference. We search for the source of your pain and discomfort so we can help you feel better and get back to doing what matters to you.
Your success stories drive us: A runner finishing a race with a repaired ACL. A musician delivering joy to audiences after tendon surgery. A farmer whose new knee makes it easier to fix a tractor or deliver a calf.
We’re always seeking new ways to improve orthopedic treatments and provide a more precise diagnosis – so you can heal faster, with lasting results.
Breaking free from the pain: Abigail's story
When professional dancer Abigail Ventura started to experience pain that limited her dancing, she decided it was time to seek professional help. One of our orthopedic surgeons discovered she had a tear in her hip and recommended a procedure that would help her.
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Getting back on his feet: Frank's story
Frank Lestina injured himself badly while hiking in Hawaii. He was advised to return home quickly and sought treatment from one of our orthopedic experts. With clear expectations set for him right away by his care team, Frank started his journey to recovery.
Jumping back in: Harvey's story
Harvey Pollack is a jumper and multiple gold medal winner in track and field events in Wisconsin's Senior Olympics. He has a passion for the sport, so when he started having trouble with his hips, he worried it was the end of his sports career. He sought help from one of our orthopedic surgeons at Aurora Orthopedics.
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Orthopedics: the Aurora difference
Here, you’ll find the resources of a large health system where your doctors and team never forget that you’re an individual – someone who works hard, a parent, a gardener, a friend.
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Orthopedic expertise
With our large number of orthopedic and sports medicine specialists, we understand what keeps Wisconsin moving. Our experts treat pain from wear and tear and get to the bottom of injuries caused by accidents, work and sports.
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Coordinated care
Your time is valuable. We believe you should focus on feeling better, not chasing test results and searching for medical records. That’s why we collaborate to offer fully coordinated care, where providers communicate with each other about your treatment plan, health goals, test results and more. From physical therapy to sports medicine, from surgery to athletic training, our team handles the details so you can focus on you.
Part of your community
We’re here for you when you have an orthopedic injury and when you’re simply living life. You’ll see us on playing fields, at schools and colleges, presenting education on knee care and helping people recover from surgery. And no matter where you live, you can count on our expert treatments for orthopedic trauma, joint deterioration and chronic conditions like arthritis.
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