Items Tagged ‘Orthopedic Surgery’
October 5, 2021
By In the Loop 
After a gruesome knee injury, McKenzie Milton faced not only an uncertain future in football but a question as to whether he’d walk again without pain. His return to the field this fall surprised even his Mayo Clinic surgeon. McKenzie Milton knows about teamwork. Milton, a quarterback for the Florida State Seminoles, has been leading […]
Tags: Dr. Bruce Levy, Orthopedic Surgery
December 8, 2020
Physician recalls phenomenal experience working with Arizona Coyotes team in the COVID-19 bubble
By In the Loop
John Tokish, M.D., spent 10 days in August living with the Arizona Coyotes in Edmonton, Alberta, as the team participated in the Stanley Cup playoffs. As head orthopedic physician, Dr. Tokish was in charge of keeping players healthy, while remaining isolated from the outside world during the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs are […]
March 31, 2020
Singing Surgeon: ‘The Only Way to Overcome This Pandemic Is For Us to All Come Together As One’
By In the Loop
Mayo Clinic’s Elvis Francois, M.D. — a.k.a. “The Singing Surgeon” — and his piano playing colleague William Robinson, M.D., shared a new message of hope that has reached millions of people.
Tags: Dr. Elvis Francois, Dr. William A. Robinson, Orthopedic Surgery, Resident
October 3, 2019
Alice Kalin Was Told She Had a Year to Live — Then She Came to Mayo Clinic
By In the Loop
More than 60 years ago, Alice Kalin was told the cancer in her leg would end her life. But a trip to Mayo Clinic and some advice from her surgeon would change everything.
Tags: Dr. Keith Stewart, Dr. William Bickel, Orthopedic Surgery
September 26, 2019
After Knee Replacement, David Knisely Records 10 Million Steps, 5,000 Miles on New Knee
By In the Loop
Although it’s been nearly three years since his knee replacement, David Knisely keeps in touch with his Mayo Clinic surgeon to report on where — and how far — that knee has taken him in retirement.
Tags: Dr. Cedric Ortiguera, knee replacement, Mayo Clinic in Florida, Orthopedic Surgery
May 23, 2019
ASU Wide Receiver Hopes to Go From the Football Field to the Medical Field
By In the Loop
An injury during Kyle Williams’ freshman year at Arizona State University turned out to be a blessing in disguise for the football standout, who discovered he also has a passion for medicine.
January 15, 2019
Mayo Surgeon’s Son Participates in Flyover for President George H.W. Bush
By In the Loop
Orthopedic surgeon William Shaughnessy, M.D., watched the 21-plane “Missing Man” flyover with pride knowing his son Mike was one of the Navy pilots honoring the late President George H.W. Bush.
Tags: Dr. Bernard Morrey, Dr. William Shaughnessy, Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Orthopedic Surgery
October 25, 2018
Traveling the World Spreading Goodwill and Musical Cheer
By In the Loop
For more than 40 years, hand surgeon Allen Bishop, M.D., has been making music with the Rochester Symphony Orchestra. He now also takes his talents all over the world to play benefit concerts with other physicians.
Tags: Dr. Allen Bishop, Dr. Rafael Jimenez, Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Mayo Medical School, Orthopedic Surgery, Rochester Symphony Orchestra, World Doctors Orchestra
March 27, 2018
The Residents Are Alright — Orthopedic Physicians See Music as Medicine
By In the Loop
For Elvis Francois, M.D., singing is as natural as breathing. One recent video of him singing has gone viral, earning Dr. Francois a new nickname — and a lot of new fans.
Tags: Dr. Elvis Francois, Dr. William A. Robinson, Orthopedic Surgery
March 6, 2018
Young Cancer Survivor’s Prayer: ‘Please Give Doctors the Answer to Cancer’
By In the Loop
When she was in second grade, Abri Bentley was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. Today, she’s adjusting to life without part of her leg, and using her voice and experiences to help others.
Tags: Dr. Anthony Stans, Dr. Peter Rose, Dr. Steven Moran, Ewing Sarcoma, Orthopedic Surgery