Our Stories
Read below to learn about how our Orthopaedic physicians utilize top of the line medical treatments to address their patients' needs as well as our department highlights, community events, and donor stories.
Former Boston Marathon winner back on track after shoulder surgery
Former Boston Marathon winner, Jacqueline Hansen, back on track after shoulder replacement surgery by UCLA Ortho's Dr. Andy Jensen.
Siblings Rainen and Myla Valeriano, both diagnosed with a rare bone disorder
Rainen and Myla Valeriano are two youngsters are healthy and thriving despite being diagnosed with osteogenesis imperfecta, a rare genetic bone disorder that can lead to frequent fractures.
A mom's wish for her son to walk without crutches is being realized
UCLA Orthopaedic surgeons Anthony Scaduto and Nicholas Bernthal performed a rare procedure on Efrain Ordonez Jr. called a Rotationplasty, which involves flipping the foot and leg backward and making the ankle a functioning joint.
Surfing with my surgeon
When Robert Lombard learned he needed two knee replacements, he was determined to find a surgeon who understood that his top priority was to be able to return to the sport that fulfilled him body and soul – surfing.
Teamwork in Medicine: Mykaela's Story
Mykaela has spastic diplegia, which as a form of cerebral palsy, a neurological condition that usually appears in infancy or early childhood and permanently affects muscle control and coordination (National Institute of Health, 2021). Mykaela was experiencing worsening contractures which had begun to affect her gait and ultimately her quality of life. Without surgery, the natural history is that of decline and reliance on a wheelchair for mobility.
David's Journey: Ewing Sarcoma
How our Pediatric Team, Dr. Mauricio Silva, Dr. Noah Federman and Dr. Nicholas M. Bernthal joined forces to help save little David
