The summer before her senior year of high school Natalie severely injured her right knee, after surgery and physical therapy she was able to return to tumbling.
Patient Stories
Dr. Thieken's patients share their stories
Helping patients return to their optimal activity level is Dr. Thieken’s first priority. Dr. Thieken’s patients share their stories below.
Cheerleader returns to competition after complex knee injury
Carole Knoepler
After two knee surgeries with Dr. Thieken and Dr. Hellman, Carole Knoepler returned to her active lifestyle.
Monte Denehie
Dr. Michael Thieken helps Monte Denehie returns to practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu after knee and shoulder surgery.
Shanna Moffatt
Shanna is back on the soccer field after having two ACL surgeries with Dr. Michael Thieken.
COLLEGE BASEBALL PLAYER RETURNS TO THE FIELD AFTER A SLAP TEAR
Cade said his shoulder had been “achy” and “sore” for a while, but he distinctly remembers throwing the ball and feeling the pop in his shoulder. Learn more.