Orthopedic Patient Stories
Our patients love to share how advanced orthopedic care at EvergreenHealth helped them get back to the activities they love.
Patient, Kind and Life-Changing Care
After years of debilitating carpal tunnel pain, Lisa found relief through compassionate, personalized care at EvergreenHealth Monroe. Surgery helped her return to what she loves most: working outdoors and rebuilding her family's orchard.
The Surgeon Who Became the Patient — And Found New Perspective
An EvergreenHealth surgeon reflects on the precision of robotic surgery, the freedom of biking, and the accident that put his career at risk. His journey from the operating room to becoming a patient reveals the power of intuition, resilience, and exceptional care at EvergreenHealth.
'You Can Get Back To Where You Were'
When Rob blew his knee out, he came to EvergreenHealth for the "absolutely phenomenal" care. "Every person on the team cares about you as an individual, and that changes the healing process."
Knee Care for the Whole Family
Sarah Del Degan and her son found relief through advanced orthopedic care following ligament tears over the course of just a few years. Read Sarah's story
Active Again with Partial Knee Replacement
After experiencing pain in both of her knees in her early 30s, Tracy Kosa discovered relief with comprehensive orthopedic care and a partial knee replacement. Read Tracy's story
"I knew I'd been hurt pretty bad."
After a near-fatal mountain biking accident, Mike McHenry defied the odds with a positive attitude and world class care at the EvergreenHealth Neuroscience, Spine & Orthopedic Institute. Read Mike's story
Getting Back to Peak Performance
An injury sidelined him during training, but with surgery and rehab Chris Tarkir was able to realize his dream of being a firefighter. Read Chris' story
Relieving Pain Without Hip Replacement Surgery
Hip pain made it difficult for Jen Larsen to keep up with her teenagers. She tried over-the-counter medications, physical therapy and even acupuncture, but nothing helped. Read Jen's story
Thriving at Home With Relief From Pain
When some nagging discomfort around his left rotator cuff began to feel more pronounced over time, Christian Palacay took careful notice. Read Christian's story
"I may be 85...I just don't feel like it."
A freak accident left Ned Brockenbrough with shoulder injuries that didn't heal and compromised his active lifestyle. He found relief with reverse shoulder replacement surgery. Read Ned's story
