The Heart of Recovery
Real Comebacks. Real Strength.
At Heartland Orthopedic Specialists, we’re honored to be part of our patients’ journeys back to strength. We take pride in celebrating every comeback, whether it’s returning to sports, work, or simply enjoying the everyday moments that make life fulfilling. Each recovery reflects the courage and resilience of our patients as well as the commitment of our nationally recognized, regionally preferred team to help you return to the life and activities you love. We hope these stories inspire others on their own treatment journeys just as they continue to inspire us.
Jeanne
Piriformis Injection
Boston Marathon
I saw Dr. Harvey about a week before running the Boston Marathon. I was in so much pain I had hardly run in 3 weeks. He was so great! He made room in his schedule and I had a steroid injection. I…
Steve
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement
My knee replacement went as good as I could ask. I had little pain and was back to volunteering at the food shelf in a little over three weeks. Best thing I ever did was getting it replaced.
Carole
Knee Replacement
Life Again
I can't say enough about how blessed I feel since my two knee replacements. I can walk without pain. I mow the lawn, getting on and off a riding mower with no struggle. I run the skid steer on our…
Bart
Knee Replacement
My Name is Not I-Lean
Due to my bone-on-bone, arthritis-filled knee joint, my right knee was bent more than an old bronco buster, and it was easy to spot me based on how I walked (or tried to). When the pain became too…
Jennifer
Total Knee Replacement
My New Knees
I have been a hair stylist for 38 years, and at 56 years old I had a partial knee replacement (robotic) done by Dr. Weigel. Everything went great and still is. Amazingly, I was able to return to…
Wayne
Left Hip Replacement
Treatment and Recovery
At my first meeting with Dr. James Nelson, we decided on a replacement, and pre-treatment options were researched to determine whether the procedure should be…
Mary
Shoulder Replacement
A Little Pain, Some Work, and Great Results!
I was experiencing a good amount of shoulder pain for over a year and after seeing another provider without getting any improvement, I was referred to Dr. Monroe by my PCP. My PCP said, "I'd…
Larry
Left Hip Replacement
Bouncing Back with a New Hip
November 21, 2022 I had my hip replaced by Dr. Dennis Weigel. Recovery was very simple. I was walking within an hour to an hour and a half after recovery and was…
Clifford
Knee Replacement
Three Joints in Three Years
I couldn’t be more pleased. After my knee replacement, I was pain-free and able to put the cane away within two weeks. In the two prior years, I had both hips replaced and was completely mobile…
Brenda
Hip Replacement
My World Changed
I dreaded leaving my house. My body hurt when I walked and when I got in and out of the car. I had to take a deep breath and go, pretend to have fun, and try to keep…
Sheryl
Total Hip Replacement
Getting Back to Normal!
I had a left total hip replacement one year ago with great results: a quick recovery, no pain, and no awareness of any disability in my hip at this time. I even played pickleball a few days ago! I…