Patient stories

Learn how Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute providers helped get these patients moving again.

Mike Kuzo

A tile layer by trade, Kuzo put off knee surgery until he couldn’t walk.

“If I knew it was this easy, I would have done it much sooner!”

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Tony Cerminaro

Jermyn, Pa. runner training for his 25th Steamtown Marathon after two knee replacements

“I’ve had my share of running-related injuries. Fortunately, I’ve had great doctors who have been able to treat me and get me back to training.”

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Maureen Riggi

Thanks to two knee replacements, Scranton ballroom dancer Maureen Riggi never missed a beat

“My first post-op appointment was 10 days after surgery, and I was able to just about run down the hallway. I was dancing within three weeks,” Riggi says.

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Madison Bensinger

Knee Injury Can’t Stop Ball Girl for Schuylkill Haven Football Team

“I was able to take my first steps without crutches and a brace by Dec. 20. I was walking again so quickly thanks to Dr. Stansbury, Jen and Trainer Mike.”

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Michael Parra

After Hip Replacements, Kunkletown Musician is Rocking ’n’ Rolling Again

“I connected immediately with Dr. Ferrante and had compete confidence in him,” Parra says. “The pain is gone and I’m back to living my life again.”

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Matt Morrow

LVHN Rehab Program Allows Bethlehem Pitcher to Get Back on the Mound

 “I owe everything to Mike Price. He’s a great person and a great physical therapist. He went to every length possible to take care of my problem. I will always be grateful to Mike and to Dr. Slenker.”

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Makenna DeLucia

Scoliosis Didn’t Stop High School Athlete

“I remember when I was coming out of surgery that I kept saying how thankful I was. I loved all my nurses and Dr. McConnell. Even my dad said I was crying because I was so happy and grateful for everything,” Makenna says.

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Janet Anderson

ACL Repair Allowed Her to Hike the Mountains of Peru

“I can’t say enough great things about Dr. Lewullis, Mike Hosak and everyone at LVHN. They all made my trip possible.”

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Zach Sabol

Emmaus athlete

“I knew basketball was my future,” he says. “Mostly, it just felt really good to be back.”

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Kim Geist

Patient Success Story

“Cycling is an endurance sport,” says Geist, 29, of Emmaus. “When you’re training, you are thrashing every day and working through the pain.”

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Sone Ntoh

LVPG Sports Medicine Helps Him Get Back in the Game

“I couldn’t have gotten here without the LVHN sports medicine team.”

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Larry Weida

Local Mechanic Receives a Hip Tune Up from LVHN

“I really appreciated LVHN providing the option for bloodless surgery through their Patient Blood Management Program. I also can’t say enough good things about Dr. Ververeli and his team. The nurses all had personality, compassion and empathy,” he says.

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Adam McClellan

Orthopedic Surgery Patient

“I have a little more strength to regain, but the range of motion is all back.”

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Katie Greb

ACL Reconstruction Patient

After nearly eight months, Greb was able to return to cheer at nearly her full level. 

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Michael Esposito

Hip Replacements=A Pain-Free Life for Local Dentist

“Dr. Lebby is extremely intelligent as well as being a great guy,” Esposito says. “I was comfortable with him from the start.”

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