Tag Archives: injury

Healing A WWII Veteran’s 66-Year-Old Injury

November 11th, 2011 - 3:48 pm

Mayo Clinic began because of a military connection and our commitment to servicemen and women has never faltered. As we celebrate Veteran’s Day this year, we salute the many Mayo Clinic staff members and patients who are veterans, helping to … Continue reading →

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C.A.N. Do Anything

January 13th, 2011 - 11:56 am

On October 16, 2010, Chris Norton, a freshman at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, was playing in a varsity football game when a special teams play left him with a fractured neck and compressed spinal cord. The incident resulted in … Continue reading →

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Jayson Werth’s Mayo Clinic Story

April 28th, 2009 - 2:00 pm

When Jayson Werth was struck on the wrist by a pitch during the first spring training game of 2005 as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers, he began an odyssey to overcome the injury and return to his promising … Continue reading →

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