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Thomas Hinterlong
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Thomas Hinterlong鈥檚 Story

Shoulder surgery got this former police sergeant back to the job he loved

Barbara Hughes
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Barbara Hughes鈥� Story

With Jonathan Tueting, MD, as her surgeon, Barbara trusts that 鈥榚verything will come out for the best鈥�

Alicia Salibellas
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Alicia's Story

How experts at Rush helped not only save her life, but also her voice and independence

Debra Metcalf, shoulder replacement patient, horseback riding
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Debra鈥檚 Story

Shoulder replacement surgery allowed Debra Metcalf to return to her physically demanding job

Tom Dent
Spine & Back

Tom鈥檚 Story

How physical medicine and rehabilitation helped him regain his independence

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Jacob's Story: Getting Back in the Game

After a shoulder injury interfered with his job and love for sports, Jacob Bachio got the help he needed to resume his active lifestyle.

Cancer

Kari's Story

Follow-up screening with ABUS found what turned out to be breast cancer

Pati Araujo-Drzewiecki receives botox treatment from Saju Abraham, MD
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Pati鈥檚 Story

Suffering with migraines for nearly 60 years, Pati finds relief from Botox injections

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Paula鈥檚 Story

How the experts at Rush and advanced heart technology saved her life

Chester Kelly
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Chester's Story

How surgery put a stop to short-term fixes for persistent throat issues