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.
Regina
Right Total Knee Replacement
Enjoying Life with a Total Knee Replacement
My recovery from my total knee replacement went pretty smoothly with excellent PT to get me back to full recovery in five months. I’m excited that I am able to do all the activities I love like…
John
2 new hips about 3 months apart
Still running with new hips
I have been an athlete my whole life.I sprinted my entire life into 70 years old.0ne hip wore out but deferred treatment until the “good” wore out also.
Dr Fontes replaced both hips and now…
Mary Ann
Knee replacment
On the go
My husband and I love to travel. Most of our trips consisted of lots of walking. My knee decided it was not up to the task anymore. I was determined to keep going. Walking from 3 to 5 miles a day…
Allan
Knee Injections
"Don't Want to Stop"
I have been an avid hiker and backpacker for most of my life. My passion is nature and landscape photography and I often find the best pictures are from remote locations that are hard to get to…
Bob
Achilles Tendon Repair
My Achilles Tendon Surgery and Journey to Recovery
In late December of 2022 I was on a morning hike and light jog in the northwest foothills of Las Vegas. I had an untreated and large heel spur that fractured when my foot slipped on a rock. When…
Miriam
Knee replacement
My beautiful knee replacement
My Doctor was great he did a beautiful knee replacement that the scar he did you really cannot see it iam please with the job he perform thank you for the caring and your support iam very…
Daryl
Rotator Cuff Reattachment
Amazing Doctors and Today's Healthcare Professionals
I was originally referred to Dr. Richard Woodworth through a workers’ compensation physician and my attorney. From my very first visit, both Dr. Woodworth and his staff made me feel as though I…
Lorraine
Shoulder, rotator cuff repair
Staying Active at 68
I am presently three weeks post shoulder surgery. I could not be happier with my experience as a Patient of Dr. Michael Miao. He patiently spent time to answer all my questions and describe the…
Katie
Re-attach hamstrings
Hamstring surgery
Dr. Hancock diagnosed my injury. I needed a hamstring repair. I told him I wanted to keep playing pickleball and to do what ever needed to be done. We settled on surgery. Surgery at southern hills…
Victor
Injection in center of neck
Great
The injection is helping so far. No pain this am when I woke up. The staff at warm Spring are very professional and made me feel very relaxed. Ty all see you in the 25 th for an injection in my…
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…
Anthony
Well you know how they say things happen for a reason. I shattered my heel and fell 12 ft off of a ladder and Dr. Fontes had to put my heel back together. I have gone to him for 24 years now. He's…
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…
Rose
Total hip replacement
Total hip replacement
I was referred to Dr Fontes for ongoing hip pain; and Dr. Fontes performs this procedure with an anterior approach. Dr Fontes was wonderful and reviewed my X-ray with me and surgery was planned…
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…
ANNETTE
Total knee replacement
Deformed knee caps
Everyone was great,. Including my wonderful doctor. From the moment I was admitted everything was explained to me. So I wasn't going to be blindsided by any unusual tasks. My surgery was at…
Diane
Knee replacement
Just do it
I have been living with pain in both knees for years, I work full time as a nurse in a hospital. I tried everything from injections PRP. Both worked for a little while. The pain always came back.…