Patient Stories

In the summer of 2012, Colleen was playing in a lacrosse scrimmage when she felt a pop in her knee.

When Monica was no longer able to do the thing she loved, cheerleading, she knew she needed a change. Dr. Monesmith consulted her for a hip replacement.

When Michelle’s cancer came back a third time, she was afraid to lose her leg. She met with OrthoIndy oncologist, Dr. Bruce Rougraff to review her options.

Kali caught a touchdown pass and stepped on uneven ground. It forced Kali’s patella to dislocate medially, and then again laterally.

James had slipped on the grass and his left foot was trapped underneath the riding lawnmower.

Officers were dispatched to assist the police force in the next town over. Shots had been fired and an officer was down.

Dan’s right knee had degenerative arthritis and was missing the anterior cruciate ligament.

One day while playing Reese jumped off the back of the couch and fell to the ground. Reese was in extreme pain from a dislocated elbow.

After about a year of experiencing severe pain in his hip, Terry decided to seek a diagnosis and treatment from OrthoIndy hip surgeon, Dr. Frank Kolisek.

After some time, Teresa started experiencing pain and soreness in both her knees.

Rhea received bad news while in the hospital for a fall: she had bone cancer. OrthoIndy oncologist, Dr. Rougraff performed bone graft surgery to save her leg.

Seven months before his big race, Craig had torn his Achilles tendon during a quick pick-up game of basketball.