Division of Orthopaedics Patient Stories

Surgery in a child with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) has eliminated life-threatening respiratory infections by straightening the spine and separating the ribs.

Diagnosed with polydactyly shortly after birth, surgery at CHOP has helped Zaki gain full hand function and even better flexibility than his doctors expected.

Born with Poland syndrome, which caused his fingers to fuse together, Beau underwent surgery to give him the greatest possible function of his left hand.

A lifesaving treatment at CHOP gave Grace a chance at life, and her family hope for a future with their daughter.

After surgery for a rare hand condition, Natasha is back to cheerleading and playing softball. Her experience at CHOP confirmed her interest in a career in medicine.

To remove a cancerous tumor, Liam had a surgical procedure that removed only the middle portion of his leg and let him remain active.

Born with no hope for survival, a specialized team at CHOP helped Madden survive and thrive longer than anyone thought possible.

After being told their daughter might not live past age 3, Isla’s parents were determined to look for a glimmer of hope, and they found it at CHOP.

An innovative device, developed by one of CHOP’s world-renowned surgeons, gave Jonathen’s family hope for a better future.

Landon's life has been transformed after his VEPTR surgery. His lung function has improved; he has enough energy to explore his surroundings,