Patient Stories

Staying active had always been second nature to Shelly Brown. It was how she lived her life and stayed connected to the things she loved. But everything began to shift…

Janice Schindler enjoyed an active lifestyle and a career as a mental health counselor – until back pain that began in 2013 changed everything. At first, it was a discomfort…

OrthoIndy spine patient Cameron Myers never expected a gym injury to turn into something that would impact nearly every part of his daily life. But over the course of six…

For nearly 25 years, OrthoIndy spine patient Christa Moncrief has worked as a police officer with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. She’s built her life around serving others, staying active…

What started as a stumble during a routine walk in late 2019 led to years of pain, frustration and delayed healing for OrthoIndy spine patient Anita Wellman-Pence. That single misstep…

For OrthoIndy spine patient Eddie Stambaugh, living with back pain wasn’t just uncomfortable, it was debilitating. The discomfort grew so severe that everyday tasks became nearly impossible, leaving him feeling…

For Jim Shinaver, a 58-year-old attorney at a small Indianapolis law firm, the return of hip pain in the fall of 2024 was more than just a nuisance – it…

OrthoIndy patient Vicki Bernath had dealt with back pain on and off for years. At a relatively young age, she had been diagnosed with spinal stenosis, but she managed the…

In 2021, Chris Rohler began experiencing something unusual. She was having trouble lifting her left leg while walking, making mobility increasingly difficult. The problem appeared suddenly and was accompanied by…

At 54 years old, OrthoIndy knee patient Jill Lacy knew she didn’t want to spend the rest of her life managing chronic joint pain.  Jill had already experienced how life-changing…

Leslie Gaudreau, a musical theater performer in Carmel, was having a good time playing with a couple dogs one afternoon when an accident occurred, destroying her spine.

For OrthoIndy spine patient Shelby Wagner, scoliosis was more than just a diagnosis – it was a challenge she had faced since childhood. Growing up in Crawfordsville, Indiana, Shelby’s journey…