Why I Became an Orthopedic Surgeon
The saw blade tore through the wood with an awful shriek. Sweat poured from my brow and seemed to collect in front of the blade as if guiding its direction ― another scorcher. I looked to my father as if to find refuge from the intense heat. He grinned back at me, “Aren’t you glad…
PVCC College Professor Requires Complex Surgery with Rotator Cuff Repair, Biceps Tenodesis and Distal Clavicle Excision
“My doctor initially assumed it was nerve damage, but after physical therapy didn’t help, he ordered an MRI and sent me to see Dr. Gruber,” shared Paradise Valley Community College Professor of Philosophy Kelly Fitzsimmons Burton about what happened to her arm in 2018. After diagnosis, Kelly’s arm required a complex surgery that included a…
“Expert, Patient-Centered Surgeon and Practice,”” Says Flagstaff Resident About Her Complex Rotator Cuff Repair Experience with Dr. Brian Gruber
“I’m not the type of person who goes on social media to review and endorse,” says Flagstaff resident Kathleen Park regarding her rotator cuff repair with Dr. Gruber. “But where Dr. Gruber is concerned, I do it. I hand out his pens to everyone I meet who talks about shoulder or knee pain. He’s that…
Keeping Up with the Grandchildren Again Post Knee Surgery
After Illa Kalish’s son had knee replacement surgery with Dr. Gruber, he urged his mother, who had been suffering from arthritis in the right knee to contact the office for a consultation. For the past year, Illa’s ability to walk dwindled to about a half-block’s distance, which made keeping up with her young grandchildren difficult…
“Just Life” is Better After Knee Replacement Surgery
Anthony Menkel had been hobbling around for a couple of years and finally concluded he needed to get serious about the problem! He didn’t even think twice about choosing Dr. Gruber. Family members in Scottsdale had been singing praises about Dr. Gruber, who had previously performed shoulder surgery on his brother-in-law. “There was no question…
Carefree Resident “Feels Great!” After Shoulder Replacement with Dr. Gruber
California native and Scottsdale resident Peggy Channing is pretty active. Her activities include competing in obstacle courses with mud runs! Peggy was born in Northern California and lived in SoCal before moving to Palm Springs and eventually, Arizona. “I moved from one desert to another,” she jokes. Life was carefree for several years before Peggy’s…
New Shoulder Puts Retired Police Officer Back on the Harley
When Terry Owens retired after 24 years with the Yuma Police Department, he looked forward to riding his Harley, fishing, and swimming to stay in shape. Then his right shoulder started to hurt. Fishing became painful, and it became more difficult to control the Harley, so it stayed in the garage. When the pain got…
Distal Biceps Repair on Shoulder Results in Success for Our Patient Robert
Robert Malone, a New Jersey native who has lived in Arizona for 25 years, is no stranger to distal biceps repair surgery. A few years ago, he had this surgery with Dr. Gruber on his right shoulder. Distal Biceps Tendon Repair: Patient Experience “All went great with this first surgery, “ shared Robert. “I healed…
Active Electrician is Back on the Job After Two Mako Robotic Arm-Assisted Total Knee Replacement Operations with Dr. Gruber
Perrin Covey is a busy electrician, who works six ten-hour days a week. Although he is a supervisor in his role, his job is still a physical one each and every day. Two bad knees were interfering with both his work and life, causing him constant pain and limited mobility. “I was lucky if I…
Vietnam Veteran Total Knee Surgery Patient Returns to His Active Lifestyle
Patient Vaughn Perkins is a 3rd generation native Arizonian. He is a Vietnam Veteran who spent time flying helicopters in the Army, the National Guard, State Police, and part-time for the local news. He has been married to his high school sweetheart for 49 years and he has 3 children and 9 grandchildren. He is…
AZ Resident on Total Knee Replacement
Candace pictured here with her husband Jack. Patient Candace Leibert is a 67-year-old retired institutional bond trader. She moved to Arizona from Connecticut twenty years ago. Candace is married to her husband Jack with whom she shares two stepsons and a grandson. Candace has always had a love of sports. By the age of four,…
Scottsdale Firefighter Travis Guinta Achieves Excellent Recovery After Distal Bicep Tendon Repair Surgery
Patient Travis in uniform after making a full recovery. Patient Travis Guinta was born and raised in Scottsdale, Arizona and is currently a firefighter for the Scottsdale Fire Department. While off duty, he enjoys participating in all recreational activities. He has a love for architecture and enjoys drafting custom homes. Travis also teaches private drum…