Every Comeback Has a Story
Real Patient Journeys of Strength & Recovery
At Desert Orthopaedic Center, our patients’ recovery stories highlight what can be achieved through strength, perseverance, and specialized care. Each comeback—whether it’s returning to work, enjoying daily life, or resuming favorite activities—reflects individual determination supported by our expert team. We are honored to stand beside our patients throughout their healing journeys and to celebrate the milestones that define their comebacks.
Amy
L5-S1 Fusion
Back in the Game!
I have been an active person my whole life. I played soccer from age 5 through high school, ran track, and as an adult competed in numerous triathlons and 5K races. I also golf, hike, pickleball,…
Cathy
Two total hip replacements
I’m 76 years old.
I’ve had both of my hips replaced by Dr. John Baldauf. Dr Baldauf gave me my life back with my first replacement. I was walking after five days without walker or cane,I was…
James
Hip replacement
Happy Camper
In a word excellent. This was my first surgery ever. I had no idea what to expect. The hospital staff where I had the surgery was great, friendly and listened to my concerns. The surgery took…
Gillian
Total knee replacement
First of all I would like to thank Dr Hancock and his staff they have been awesome checking up on me and when I’ve called they returned my call very quick, before I had my knee replacement I was…
jeff
Reverse Shoulder Replacement
had injured my shoulder almost 30 years ago and has always been painful and finally got to where i couldn't hold a glass of water.
Dr. Woodworth is a shining example of what Dr./Surgeons should be. I have dealt with a lot of them. Very engaging, listens, friendly, and a far superior surgeon. My shoulder is excellent! 3-4…
Norm
Total Hip replacement(s)
Back in the game
This was seven and five years ago respectively. I have been a paramedic/firefighter/special operations/rescue specialist for over 52 years now. In my younger years I took my body and my…
Joellen
L4/S1 and L5/S1 fusion
I can’t say enough about my doctors, they were amazing. The office runs very smoothly no long waits.
On the day of my surgery everything went very well. The aftercare was perfect with all of…
Joshua
Treatment on shoulder
Desert Orthopaedic Center,
I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for the exceptional care I received for my shoulder injury. The team was truly great, and I am very pleased with the…
William C
Tibia Plateau Fracture
Tibial Plateau Fracture
Dr Hanson was outstanding & IF I were to ever need knee surgery again, he will be my Dr of choice.
Everything he told me about my injury & the battles & recovery time were spot…
Jimmy
Steel Rod removal from Tibia
I finally found a good surgeon
I had a stainless steel rod inserted in my tibia 30 years ago when I was in a serious accident. In the last 10 years I started to experience extreme discomfort at the location of the original…
Deborah
Discectomy - Sciatica Surgery
from pain to gain
I couldn’t hardly walk when I got to his office. I had such severe sciatic pain! I had been shuffled around by other doctors - so thankful I found Dr Bassewitz & Desert Orthopaedic Center. He…
Bill
Lumbar spine surgery
Honey, I can’t walk
I have multiple issues with my spine, degenerative by disease, ruptured and leaking discs. Just a mess.. I was already under pain management for my problems, but I had an accident in Tucson…