Orthopedics Center Patients Stories Listing

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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.

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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.

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Compound Fracture: Anthony’s Story

After an e-scooter accident left Anthony with a broken ankle and serious wounds, a CHOP Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon stepped in to help.

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Limb-length discrepancy: Lukas’ story

Lukas is pain free and playing tennis after CHOP doctors performed two innovative limb-lengthening procedures.

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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.

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Amir’s Story

Amir was born with multiple spinal problems. Surgeries at CHOP have helped straighten his spine, improving his self-confidence.

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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.

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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.