As a lifelong athlete, Rachael Parrott lives to ski, play basketball and push her body on challenging hikes in her hometown of Bozeman, Montana, despite back pain that has plagued her since...

After nearly 50 years in the stucco business and a quarter century of building and racing sprint cars, 75-year-old William “Red” Stauffer has always been tough — and determined to do what he...

In his role as Lab Operations Technician II, 32-year-old Zachary Ludwigsen has observed hundreds of cases in the Arthrex lab. “I work for Research and Development in Spine lab operations,”...

By all accounts, kicker Colton Boomer had a stellar start to his college football career — an all-Big 12 honorable mention, he played 29 games at the University of Central Florida before...

From the beginning of his career as a professional athlete, Nick Moore has defied the odds. After playing professional baseball for the Boston Red Sox organization for four years...

“As a little girl, this is something every basketball player dreams of.” –Casey Santoro Playing postseason basketball in March means everything to Florida Gulf Coast University women’s...

Division I soccer players are known for being physically and mentally tough — and that resilience is never more important than when an injury leaves them on the sidelines. “I got injured in...

Consider a collegiate softball player who pitches more than 60 miles an hour, and you might not guess how much of her power comes from her legs. But University of Minnesota freshman softball...

At age 80, Pam Doherty is no stranger to back pain. Diagnosed with scoliosis as a child, she’s undergone surgery many times, including a major operation to straighten her spine 30 years ago.

Clemson Baseball team captain and Arthrex Athlete Andrew Ciufo was surprised at how quickly he was able to return to the game after tearing his ACL last year. The shortstop made a full recovery in...

When England international and Bath rugby star Ollie Lawrence faced a devastating Achilles injury, he turned to Professor James Calder, MD, OBE, (Fortius Clinic) who utilized the Arthrex PARS...

As a two-time All-American wrestler from the University of Iowa, Max Murin proudly developed a motto that got him through grueling practices and tough matches. “My initials are M3 (Max Michael...

Arthrex is proud to introduce its latest Arthrex Athlete patient testimonial featuring UFC Hall of Famer Cub Swanson, who was able to get back to his passion for mixed martial arts with the help...

Even after all the roles Ryan Dorsey has played in his acting career, his favorite is still the one he holds in real life – dad to his 9-year-old son Josey. “He is the sweetest kid,” Ryan...

While ankle injuries are common in Division 1 football players, the chances that two teammates with lockers next to each other share both a very similar injury – and the same surgeon — are...

The legacy of college football in South Bend is unrivaled. Since the program’s first season in 1887, the team has won 11 national championships, and its players have claimed seven Heisman Trophies.

Meet Cody Schrader and you’ll know one thing for sure – nothing will stop him from chasing his dreams. The 23-year-old All-American running back, who graduated from the University of Missouri,...

Traditionally considered a “gentleman’s” sport that was first played in 16th century England, the game of cricket is now played by hundreds of millions of men and women in 92 countries...

As one of Arthrex’s first employees, Senior Vice President of Human Resources Kathy Sparrow has long appreciated the company’s commitment to creating the best...

Maddie Niemeier’s future was looking bright. Playing high school basketball in Liberty, Missouri, she was an all-district player and set a school record with 15 rebounds in a game during her...

For Furman University forward Tyrese Hughey, basketball has always come naturally. Standing 6 feet 6 inches tall, he was an athletic kid with a fierce competitive edge. Tyrese started playing...

Since he was nine years old, Drew Beam has never doubted his passion for baseball or his commitment to pitching the perfect no-hitter in the major leagues. “I have a competitive side, it's taken...

On the basketball court, Audrey Biggs is known for her versatility, tenacity, and incredible teamwork. The same spirit that propelled her to success as a top-scoring starting forward is exactly...

For a professional soccer player, Willie Spurr is already in a rare league. At 29 years old, he’s playing just his third season as a professional. “Many players peak in their mid-twenties...

For Customer Service Specialist II Lynn Mariotti, working with the Virtual Implant Positioning™ (VIP) and Digital Enabling Technologies (DET) teams is a daily joy. “I started here four years...

At six feet, five inches tall and 325 pounds, it’s no wonder Texas A&M offensive lineman and All-American Bryce Foster is nicknamed “The Mountain.” While he may be immovable on the football...

Riverdance may have introduced Irish dance to millions of people around the globe, but the highly athletic, physically demanding style of dance has roots that reach back all the way to the Celts....

For collegiate lacrosse star Anna Callahan, coping with injury was something she had to learn early. During her senior year of high school, an opponent fell on her fully extended leg on the...

If you consider the drive and tenacity it takes to make it as a Division I varsity rower at Clemson University, it likely comes as no surprise that Ikelle Iturbe brought that same focus to...

When you’re a talented college running back and NFL hopeful, an injury to your ankle in the middle of the season can be devastating. Arthrex innovation is proving it doesn’t have to be. Kobe...

When Engineer Ashley Stevens accepted her first job at Arthrex Manufacturing Inc. in Ave Maria, Florida after graduate school, she knew she would be working on innovative products that support the...

Soccer has been Meagan Brown’s sport since she was seven years old. When it came time for college, the outside midfielder chose Palm Beach Atlantic University. “I never had an issue until my...

How does a former high school basketball star from Natchitoches, Louisiana discover both a unique talent and a passion for the ancient Greek sport of throwing the javelin? For Maria Bienvenu, it...

Tampa Bay Lightning forward, Alex Killorn fractured his fibula in Game 1 of the 2021 Stanley Cup Finals. The Lightning were playing the Montreal Canadiens, leading 2-0 in the second period when...

Arthrex APAC Regional Vice President Brett Jones suffered a catastrophic injury to his knee during a ski vacation. But thanks to Arthrex technology and his surgeon, he is on the road to recovery....

When her school began a volleyball program in seventh grade, Erin Moss quickly fell in love with the game. Not only did she play for her school but a club team as well. In high school, she...

Motocross racer Trevor Bollinger is no stranger to injury. Having ridden since he was a toddler, Trevor had several knee surgeries before he turned pro at 18. But during an endurance race at the...

Amanda Ribas was introduced to mixed martial arts fighting by some friends. When she tried it for the first time, she was told she had talent. “I felt a fire in my heart and I wanted to start...

University of Florida Quarterback Anthony Richardson had become accustomed to playing with a sore knee, the result of an injury while he was in high school. So, when he exacerbated the injury...

Vanderbilt University lacrosse player Nellie Blaze vividly remembers the day she was hurt. “It was my dad’s birthday and my whole family was at Vanderbilt for my game. I got the ball at the...

Growing up in Plymouth, Minnesota, Danielle Cameranesi took to hockey early. “Minnesota is a big hockey state, and I have an older brother (Tony) who plays. Growing up, I wanted to do whatever...

Bethany Murray loves a challenge. While preparing to run a marathon in St. Louis, she trained with friends, one of whom was an ultrarunner. “I thought, if she can do it, I can do it,” she...

Arthrex is proud to have helped an Olympic skier get back to her sport less than five months after injury, just in time to make a 2018 Olympic comeback. When Slovakia’s World Cup star and...