Patient Stories

Orthopaedic trauma can dramatically change lives. Below, three patients impacted by orthopaedic trauma share their stories of trauma and triumph.

Angelique's Story

Angelique Ruggiero's life took a major turn when she was thrown from a boat and her leg was severed by the propeller. Her traumatic injury could have taken her life or her leg. Learn how she survived and is now thriving.

Emilee's Story

Emilee Ballinghoff moves past a traumatic accident to embrace her future, thanks to the experts at the Cooper Bone and Joint Institute Orthopaedic Trauma Program.

Lenora's Story

Lenora D. was suffering from osteoporosis and suffered a fall. She couldn’t walk and the pain was unbearable. After being bounced around from hospital to rehab facility, she was treated at Cooper Bone and Joint Institute. Dr. Kenneth Graf and the Orthopaedic Trauma team surgically repaired undiagnosed pelvic fractures and got Lenora back to living her life.