Patient Stories
More people in Central Minnesota choose CentraCare Health for orthopedic care than anyone else. View the following stories of hope and courage from our patients.
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Sidney Schreiner, Kimball
forearm injury, age 14
“It’s a miracle, we are incredibly grateful. She was a trooper and very positive throughout the whole ordeal. She’s nothing short of incredible.”
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Arnie Berscheid, Grey Eagle
ankle replacements
"I've elk hunted in Colorado every year since my ankle replacements. If I hadn't had them replaced, I wouldn't be able to walk."
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Bob Larson, Isle
reverse shoulder replacement, age 64
"I can do things without pain — bow hunt, golf and ride motorcycle. I'd given them up a year before my surgery. I'm extremely happy with the results."
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Judith Seitz, Sartell
knee replacement, age 70
"This surgery was a life-saving thing for me.”
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Kathy Hinkemeyer, St. Cloud
knee replacement, age 48
"My only regret was waiting a year too long before having surgery."
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Rosie Thell, Freeport
knee replacement, age 47
"When I woke up, the deep aching pain of many years was gone.”
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Cliff Teigen, St. Joseph
2 hip replacements and a knee replacement, age 56
"As an avid barefoot waterskiier — not only was I back on the water barefoot skiing 4 weeks after surgery, but playing tennis and living life the only way I know how — actively."
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Brett Pinkerton, Sartell
hip replacement
"Not having the chronic ache in my hip joint is such a gift!"
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Paul Conrad, Albany
knee replacement, age 46
"There is no more pain and I can be active again."
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