Testimonials

Several years ago while being towed behind a boat, I held on too tightly to the rope and severly injured my left wrist. My local doctor in Kansas recommended Dr. dolf Ichtertz in Nebraska. As a baton twirler I need both wrists and because Dr. Ichtertz repaired both wrists I am able to twirl again. I was selected as the 2008 Ms. Senior Kansas and I will go to Atlantic City, New Jersey October 2008 for the Ms. Senior america Pageant. I will be twirling two batons, ribbons chain flag, two knives and a lighted baton to "Danger Zone" from Top Gun for the talent part. I am extremely grateful to Dr. Ichtertrz for the excellent surgery he did on my wrist and making it possible for me to twirl at age 66!

Glenda Torkelson, Horton Kansas: contact ltorkelson@yahoo.com

(the bio is at :www.senioramerica.org, click on "Pageants" at the top, scroll down to "State Pagaents", click on "Kansas"

"As a computer engineer I thought I had carpal tunnel as it's an occupational hazard. For me, there was numbness in my baby finger and half my ring finger. I was tested using a sensory test and when Dr. Ichtertz tapped my funny bone, the tingle was pretty intense. Dr. Ichtertz provided me with a brace which I wore for a few weeks and now I sleep holding a pillow which prevents me from sleeping directly on my arm or folding it up tightly. That was about 6 weeks ago and now I am near symptom free! Thank you Dr. Ichtertz!"

- Greg Fyn

"I had symptoms since age 35, I am now 68. I have worked in offices in various positions my whole life. If I had known there would be this much improvement, I would not have waited so long to do it (ECTR). The thumb that had been hurting all along has not hurt since immediately after surgery months ago."

- W. Jean Daniell

"I am a nurse and had problems of tingling and numbness in my hands for approximately 13 years. I tried several types of treatment on my own - braces, magnetic therapy, & exercises - none of these worked. I went to see Dr. Ichtertz in Sept. 2008 when I could no longer take a patient's pulse without my fingers going numb and unable to start an IV due to the numbness. I had my right carpal tunnel release on Oct. 2, 2008 and the left on Oct. 30, 2008. Both were very successful! I have been amazed with the results! I play volleyball and I played just 2 weeks after each surgery! The exercise therapy is very important. Thanks Dr. Ichtertz!"

- Tina Mommens, RN

"Before surgery I could hardly do anything with my hand. I couldn't sleep and it was hard for me to keep hold of things in my hand. I trusted Dr. Ichtertz to perform surgery on my only hand (my other hand was amputated years ago). Now, just days after surgery, I can do anything. I just can't believe how easy it was. I am not having any pain; there is just a little soreness when I bend the wrist."

- ECTR Patient

"I had been out of work for over three months with carpal tunnel syndrome. It got to the point where it was hard to even brush my teeth. Dr. Ichtertz did my surgery (ECTR) on both hands on Friday (a few hours after surgery my hands felt better) and I was back to work on Monday. I have had no problems at all after surgery. I recommend Dr. Ichtertz with no hesitation."

- Small Animal Handler

"I highly recommend Dr. Ichtertz. I felt very comfortable having the surgery done here. His excellent staff assists at every turn and puts your fears to rest. Thank you Dr. Ichtertz and staff for giving me normal range of motion without pain and numbness."

- ECTR Patient

"I am very pleased with the results (ECTR). I had been treated by physicians, including a neurologist and a physical therapist without results. I am very thankful to Dr. Ichtertz for a solution to my problem."

- Corn Press Lead Maintenance

"I am 2000% better! All the hand pain is gone and I rested well the first night."

- ECTR & Cubital Tunnel Patient

"I was able to play in the band two days after ECTR surgery."

- ECTR Patient

"I had almost full use of my hand and returned to work virtually pain free within two days! I did not require any pain medication. I recommend without hesitation Dr. Ichtertz to anyone needing carpal tunnel relief."

- Medical Transcriptionist

"I am a machine operator for a large manufacturing firm. For a few years on a progressive basis, my right hand and arm were painful and becoming progressively weaker. I had to rely predominantly on my left hand. My small finger had become completely numb. There was immediate reduction in pain and the sensibility had returned to normal in my hand. After three months, I couldn't be happier."

- Machine Operator

"I'm a nurse and had both hands done endoscopically the same day in his office, pulled weeds the next day. They feel perfect!"

- Registered Nurse

"I have been a hair stylist for 22 years. Working with my hands is very important. When I went back to work three days after surgery (ECTR), I was able to do everything. I highly recommend Dr. Ichtertz."

- Cosmetologist

"Anyone considering carpal tunnel release should first talk to Dr. Ichtertz. I had bilateral ECTR. I personally lost no time from work and had a quick and basically pain free recovery."

- ECTR Patient