Golf and Fishing Enthusiast Returns to His Favorite Activities After Successful Mako Total Knee Replacement Surgery with Dr. Gruber
Stephen pictured with his wife, Debbie. Patient Stephen Haegele moved from Montana to Arizona 30 years ago, exchanging the cold of Montana for the desert heat. In his spare time, he enjoys fishing and golfing, which he does weekly. He has been married to his wife Debbie for 44 years and they have a son…
James’ Mako System Total Knee Replacement Success Story
Patient James Barber James Barber was born and raised in Arizona and enjoys a career as a long-haul trucker. In his spare time, he enjoys boating. A motorcycle accident on a rainy day in 1980 put an end to his motorcycle riding days and resulted in a broken knee. Prior to the accident, James competed…
A Returning Arizonan’s Journey to Recovery After Total Knee Replacement Surgery for Knee Osteoarthritis
Patient Carol in Glendale, AZ Originally born in the city of Tucson, Carol Kroll returned to the Arizona Valley seven years ago after retiring. Prior to moving back to Arizona, Carol spent much of her life living in Chicago, Illinois where she enjoyed a long career as a Corporate Credit Manager at a chemical company.…
Retired Merchant Marine Receives a Diagnosis for Complex Knee Pain and Relief through Arthroscopic Medial Plica Excision and Partial Lateral Meniscectomy Surgeries
Patient Denis Hill Denis enjoyed a career as a merchant marine in Alaska, before moving to Arizona just over a year ago. He’s been happily married to his wife Nancy for over 25 years, with whom he shares two step-children. His interests include “fixing up” his house and weight lifting. After experiencing pain in his knees…
Retired Engineer Obtains 100 Percent Relief from Pain After Total Shoulder Replacement Surgery
Barbara teaching her great-grandson how to use a computer. Barbara Miller is an 83-year-old mother of four, grandmother to seven, and great-grandmother to three children. She is originally from El Paso, Texas, but has lived in Arizona for over 40 years. Barbara, now retired, enjoyed a full career as a Honeywell software engineer and before…
A Speedy Recovery and Quick Return to Work After Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Clarissa Borboa one month after surgery. Clarissa Borboa is a determined and hardworking maintenance manager for the Deer Valley Unified School District. She moved to Arizona from Mexico when she was just15-years-old without the ability to speak English. Unfortunately, her ability to perform work duties was threatened after a fall on the job, which resulted…
Outdoor Enthusiast Makes Full Recovery After Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair and Plica Tissue Removal Surgeries, Just in Time for Her Wedding Day!
Mary pictured with fiancé Dave. Originally from San Francisco, Mary Wong moved to Arizona over ten years ago to experience all the beauty Arizona has to offer. She is a lover of all things outdoors and enjoys hiking, mountain biking and off-roading with a Jeep club she’s a member of with her fiancé Dave. She…
Retired Air Force Vet Has Successful Meniscectomy Surgery for Meniscus Tear and Says Dr. Gruber and Team Make IO Feel “Like Home”
Joe Herbert is a 79-year-old retired Air Force Veteran, father of two children and grandfather to three. He’s spent most of his life traveling with the Air Force and has lived in Arizona for five years. One November morning last year, Joe woke up with excruciating left knee pain. The pain led him to seek…
A Retired Valley Woman Finds Relief from Frozen Shoulder After Successful Arthroscopic Capsular Release
Sonia pictured with her family. Sonia Barcelo is an active retiree born and raised in Phoenix. She’s married to her husband, Arthur Sr., and they have two sons. In addition, Sonia has a four-year-old granddaughter that she greatly enjoys spending time with and caring for. Her favorite pastimes include decorating and planning parties for the…
Complex Shoulder Arthritis Case Results in the Less Common Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement Surgery for Patient John Pignanelli
John pictured with his wife, Fran in Colorado on a recent trip. John Pignanelli is a 72-year-old retiree. He’s been married to his wife, Fran for almost 50 years, and they have two grown sons. John is retired and enjoys spending his time vacationing and traveling around the U.S. and abroad. He’s originally from West…
James Monte’s Successful Meniscus Repair and ACL Repair Surgery and Outcome
James pictured with his wife, Lauren. James Monte is a husband to Lauren and father of two: a ten-year-old daughter and two-year-old son. He lives a very active lifestyle and enjoys going to the gym and spending time outdoors. James also enjoys quality time with his family and cooking, a newer hobby. For a few years, he…
Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery for Partial Knee Replacement Restores Active Retiree’s Independence and Mobility
Barbara Wilkinson is a 77-year-young, busy retired grandmother of six, and great-grandmother of 10. In her leisure, Barbara enjoys playing bingo with her friends and babysitting her great-grandchildren. She’s been happily married to her husband and high school sweetheart, Ken, for nearly 60 years. Barbara credits Ken as being her “rock” after she twisted…