A fellowship-trained spine surgeon, Dr. Christopher McDonald brings advanced training, a patient-first philosophy, and a deep commitment to helping people of all ages restore function and quality of life.
In this emotional chapter, we witness Hannah’s first visit after her major spinal reconstruction — and the results are nothing short of extraordinary.
As Hannah undergoes complex spine surgery, see how preparation, love, and expert care came together to change her life forever.
Follow Hannah’s inspiring journey as a special needs woman preparing for scoliosis revision surgery with Dr. Bassel Diebo at University Orthopedics.
After undergoing neck surgery, Jeff didn’t just return to powerlifting, he came back stronger than ever. He shares his life-changing experience in his myUOIstory.
Every summer, emergency departments and orthopedic trauma units across the country see a tragic yet preventable trend—spinal cord injuries caused by diving into shallow water. Whether at the beach, lake, river, or even a residential pool, these injuries often occur in seconds but can leave a lifetime of consequences.
Dr. P.J. Wagner, a spine surgeon from Connecticut, always joked that if he ever needed spine surgery, he'd have his colleague and friend Dr. Dominic Kleinhenz perform it.
When non-surgical treatments for a herniated disc failed to relieve Gian's leg pain, he underwent same-day microdiscectomy at University Orthopedics East Bay Surgery Center with spine surgeon John Czerwein, MD.
Suffering from a herniated disc and excruciating leg pain, Wendi sought out UOI's endocopic spine surgeon Dr. Bryce Basques–one of just a handful of surgeons nationwide performing this surgery.
Before coming to University Orthopedics, Joanne had to take multiple medications, including oxycodone, to control her severe pain. She had a condition flat back syndrome, which was caused by previous back surgeries.