With the nerves in his face essentially dead, Conner's neurosurgeon referred him to Wes Heckman, MD, a facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon. Over the next couple of years, Conner underwent a series of complex reconstructive surgeries.
When Carlos Valquer-Cruz found himself with a swallowing condition that continued to worsen over several years, he decided it was finally time to see a doctor.
This article, shared with permission from Omaha World-Herald medical reporter Julie Anderson, details how cardiologist Angela Yetman, MD, has done extensive detective work to find nearly 100 family members with the same condition.
Eleven years old, fighting cancer and dealing with unbearable pain, Neely Lucquete told her parents she was going to die. And all she wanted was her cat.
Karen Linnell, a physical therapist with 30 years of experience, found herself in a challenging battle between chronic back pain and fears about spine surgery.
The pain in Paula Travis’s hand and wrist grew worse by the week. After months of dealing with the pain and locking finger, Travis decided to see a doctor. Orthopaedic surgeon and hand specialist Joseph Morgan, MD, diagnosed Travis with carpal tunnel syndrome and trigger finger.
When country music artist Jimmy Weber severed two tendons in his hand, he knew his career was at risk. However, through determination and the support of a dedicated care team, he is on a remarkable journey to recovery.
