Orthopedic spine surgeon Dr. Jamie Horatzka tore his rotator cuff weightlifting in 2017 and chose Dr. Patrick Denard at the Oregon Shoulder Institute for surgery. After the procedure, Horatzka returned to weightlifting, mountain biking, and skiing.
Hi, my name's Dr. Jamie Horatzka. I'm an orthopedic spine surgeon, and in 2017 I had a rotator cuff and labral tear sustained while lifting weights. I had sort of a unique perspective on orthopedic surgery being a surgeon, and I knew almost immediately that if I was going to have surgery, I was going to come here to have it done. I'd known Dr. Denard for many years and not only am familiar with his reputation, but his skill as a surgeon. And so I traveled from Portland, Oregon, where I was faculty at the university, to have my surgery here at Oregon Shoulder Institute. I've had a great result and I'm back to lifting weights, mountain biking, skiing, and doing all the things I want to do. Couldn't recommend Dr. Denard anymore.
