Patient Stories
Every patient's recovery is different, and we love celebrating the wins. Here's a look at how Dr. Duany's patients are getting back to the activities they love:
Back in Tune After Reverse Shoulder Replacement
After a fall left Dorney Thompson with a severely torn rotator cuff and arthritis, Dr. Duany performed a reverse shoulder replacement in May 2024. He was playing guitar again just 12 days later and felt back to 100% within a year. Today he's pain-free, performing weekly with his band, and keeping up his family farm.
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Community Recognition
Dr. Duany's work reaches beyond her patients. Here's how she's being recognized in the Louisville community and beyond.
Monroe County Sports Hall of Fame Induction
Dr. Duany was recently inducted into the Monroe County Sports Hall of Fame, an honor that celebrates her achievements as a former Division I athlete. During the ceremony, she shared a speech about her journey from athlete to orthopedic surgeon.
From the WNBA to the Operating Room
Dr. Duany immigrated to Bloomington, Indiana, from South Sudan as a young child after her family fled a war in their home country. She grew up playing basketball with her siblings, and she went on to earn a basketball scholarship at Bradley University in Illinois, where she played shooting guard.
Basketball nearly took her career in a different direction. She was invited to try out for the WNBA's Indiana Fever right around the time she got into medical school. She chose medicine.
A shoulder injury she experienced as a college athlete is actually what led her toward orthopedics. Getting to know her own orthopedic surgeon during her recovery sparked her interest in sports medicine.
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Community Involvement
Dr. Duany's commitment to her patients goes beyond the exam room. Here's a look at how she's staying active in the community and working to improve care for patients:
Serving Local Athletes
On September 12, 2026, Dr. Duany joined the team at Norton Sports Health to provide physicals for the Simmons College men's basketball team. She worked alongside Dr. Curry, nurse practitioner Annica Sizemore, and the rest of the Norton Sports Health staff to help get these athletes ready for their season.
Advancing Orthopedic Care Worldwide
In early September, Dr. Duany traveled to Lugano, Switzerland to visit Medacta International, a leading manufacturer of orthopedic implants. She met with their research and development team to share her firsthand experience with their implants and discuss ways to improve outcomes for her patients.