Inspiring Stories

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Frank Hiffernan

Omaha, Nebraska

Limb salvage procedure for osteosarcoma of proximal humerus by Dr. Sean McGarry

Because of my orthopaedic care, I can strum the guitar better than ever before. I realized that life is precious and every day counts.

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Shawn Morrison

Center Conway, New Hampshire

Orthopaedic Oncology Treatment by John Abraham, MD

Because of my orthopaedic care, I can have what I have today and do what I could before my surgery.

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Arthur Ray

East Lansing, Michigan

Resection of Tibial Osteosarcoma Reconstruction with an Intercalary Allograft by Steven Gitelis, MD

Because of my orthopaedic care, I can walk and play some football at Michigan State University.

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Rachel Kovach

Highlands, New Jersey

Limb Salvage Surgery / Ewing Sarcoma by John P. Dormans, MD

Because of my orthopaedic care, I beat Ewing Sarcoma and continue to pursue my passion of competitive swimming!

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Kyle K.

Rochester, Minnesota

Internal Hemipelvectomy with Complex Periaceabular Reconstruction, Complex Total Hip Arthroplasty by Franklin H. Sim, MD; David G. Lewallen, MD; Peter S. Rose, MD

Because of my orthopaedic care, I can get married this summer and start a family.

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Trevor Banka

Farmington, Michigan

Osteosarcoma Resection, Limb Salvage with Endoprosthesis by Michael Mott, MD

Because of my orthopaedic care, I was able to ride my bicycle across the country, twice, and was inspired to become an orthopaedic surgeon.

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