Stories of Lives Restored



Montefiore Einstein Orthopedic Surgery treats both adult and pediatric patients for the entire range of musculoskeletal conditions. Read their stories and see how our multidisciplinary teams provided more than just care for our patients.

Montefiore Einstein patient Chiara performing ballet on stage

Specialty: Orthopedic Oncology

Chiara

Cancer won’t be my last dance.

See Chiara’s Story

Eric

Never pitch again, yeah right!

Thirteen years ago, it was nearly game over for Eric when a SLAP tear in his shoulder stole his ability to catch and throw a ball.

Montefiore Einstein patient Eric smiling
Montefiore Einstein patient Jake adjusting his hockey pads

Jake

Jake 1. Tumor 0.

Unlike the usual soreness that comes from five hours on the ice, this hockey player’s pain felt like a slapstick to the leg.

Teresa

Slippery ice didn’t cool Teresa’s passions.

From tango lessons to Italian operas, Teresa squeezed the most out of every day. But all of that came to a crashing halt on a patch of slippery ice.

Montefiore Einstein patient Teresa smiling while wearing boxing gloves

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