A Hand in Her Own Healing: Fiona’s Journey with a Rare Hand Condition
Read more about how specialists in our Hand and Arm Disorders Program helped Fiona manage a rare condition in her hands.
Orthopedic Center Patient Stories
Read stories about patients who have been cared for by the Orthopedic Center.
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Total Hip Replacement: Lily’s Groundbreaking CHOP Story
Diagnosed with avascular necrosis, Lily underwent a total hip replacement at CHOP. The groundbreaking procedure preserved Lily’s ability to walk and built her confidence.
CHOP Preserves Cameron’s Ability to Walk
Born with hip dysplasia, Cameron underwent several procedures to preserve her ability to walk, the most important of which were completed at CHOP by Dr. Wudbhav Sankar.
Labrum Treatment Helps Brian Take His Shot
After suffering a left labrum injury, Brian and his family worked with Dr. Joseph Yellin and CHOP to create the best possible – and least invasive – treatment plan.
Persistent Hip Pain in Teens: How Aaron Finally Got the Right Diagnosis
After several misdiagnoses, a third opinion and osteoid osteoma treatment at CHOP helped Aaron find relief from hip pain and get back to living.
Sidelined by Knee Pain, Evelyn Found Her Way Back with Specialized Care
When severe knee pain caused by osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) took Evelyn off the pitch, she trusted CHOP with a care plan to get her safely back to playing soccer.
Emma’s Story: Returning to Gymnastics After Elbow Surgery
After elbow pain sidelined her from gymnastics, Emma found answers, had surgery and worked her way back to competing.
UCL Reconstruction Keeps Hadley Competing
After rupturing her ulnar collateral ligament (UCL), CHOP orthopedic surgeons guided Hadley and her family through a unique treatment plan and UCL reconstruction.
The Right Team at the Right Time: A Collegiate Pitcher’s Comeback Story
When left-handed pitcher Mason is taken out of the game after tearing his UCL, he turns to the team at CHOP for reconstructive elbow surgery to get back on the mound.
The Power of Pollicization: Creating a Thumb for Michael
From Facebook research to world‑class care at CHOP, one mom followed her instincts—and gave her son a fully functional future with thumb hypoplasia surgery.