Division of Orthopaedics Patient Stories
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Ava’s Story: Rotationplasty Promises Greater Mobility
Ava was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, an aggressive bone cancer. A novel surgery called rotationplasty allowed her ankle joint to function as a knee, maximizing her future mobility.
Osteomyelitis: Shlomo’s Story
Shlomo was diagnosed with osteomyelitis, a rare bone infection, after complaining of pain in his ankle. CHOP got him back on his feet after over a year without walking.
Compound Fracture: Anthony’s Story
After an e-scooter accident left Anthony with a broken ankle and serious wounds, a CHOP Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon stepped in to help.
Limb-length Discrepancy: Lukas’ Story
Lukas is pain free and playing tennis after CHOP doctors performed two innovative limb-lengthening procedures.
Brachial Plexus Injury: Cai Li’s Story
After an international adoption, family turns to CHOP for support, surgery and therapy for son with brachial plexus injury.
Amir’s Story
Amir was born with multiple spinal problems. Surgeries at CHOP have helped straighten his spine, improving his self-confidence.
Severe Spine Curves and Related Complications: Vaia’s Story
When their foster daughter faced insurmountable odds, a Delaware couple turned to CHOP for help with complications from spinal muscular atrophy.
Surgery for Acetabular Dysplasia and Femoral Head Cyst: Lauren’s Story
When Lauren, 38, was diagnosed with acetabular dysplasia, her doctors in North Carolina referred her to a world-renowned hip expert at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Acetabular Retroversion: Hannah’s Story
After receiving care at CHOP for acetabular retroversion, a painful hip condition, 15-year-old Hannah is thriving.
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease: Max’s Story
After treatment for Legg-Calve-Perthes disease at CHOP, 7-year-old Max aims to help others with the condition.