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From Knee Pain to Safari: Minimally-Invasive Procedure Delays Joint Replacement
When avid traveler Phyllis wanted to delay a knee replacement so she could go on safari in Africa, Ben Boswell, DO offered another option: cryoneurolysis, which uses extreme cold to temporarily stop nerves from sending immediate pain signals.
Hip Dysplasia: Jena
At 29 years old, orthopedic nurse Jena was diagnosed with severe bilateral hip dysplasia. She reached out to Robert Wetzel, MD and Michael Salata, MD for periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) surgery.
Hip Dysplasia: McKenna
For more than five years, McKenna lived with severe, life-altering pain. Then Robert Wetzel, MD diagnosed her with a hip condition that required periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) surgery.
Hip Dysplasia: Jordan
Learn about Jordan’s patient journey – from periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) surgery to recovery and physical therapy.
Marine Corps Veteran Gets a Second Chance at Life After Second Stroke
With his daughter by his side, U.S. Marine Corps veteran Chuck Martens recovers from his second stroke with the help of the UH Comprehensive Stroke Center.
From Patient to Nurse: A Story Behind a Smile
When Megan’s facial paralysis did not improve despite multiple therapies, surgery became the next option. After her last surgery, Megan’s smile has returned with a beaming glow.
All Smiles, No More Pain
UH neurosurgeon helps mom and healthcare worker get back to quality of life with first-in-the-world trigeminal nerve ablation procedure.
Teen Daughter Saves Mom’s Life with CPR
When 42-year-old B’Lon went into sudden cardiac arrest at home, her daughter Mahogany called 911 and began chest compressions until EMS arrived – actions that saved her mom’s life.