Division of Orthopaedics Patient Stories
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ACL Reconstruction and Meniscus Repair: Dean’s Story

When Dean tore his ACL and meniscus in a soccer game, CHOP’s Sports Medicine team expertly repaired the damage so he could return to the sport he loves.
Spinal Fusion During COVID-19: Shane’s Story

When Shane’s spinal curve dramatically worsened, his CHOP orthopaedic team knew it was time to act. Then COVID-19 happened. Follow his spine surgery journey.
Kabuki Syndrome: Rosalie's Story

Rosalie had been in and out of the hospital a few times at three months old before coming to the Kabuki Syndrome Clinic at CHOP for answers.
Thoracic Insufficiency and Jeune Syndrome: Bubba’s Story

When Bubba was born with serious health issues, his family turned to CHOP for life-saving treatment from Jeune syndrome and thoracic insufficiency syndrome.
Kellyann’s Story: Posterior Spinal Fusion Surgery for Scoliosis
When Kellyann was 14, she had an intense growth spurt, growing four inches taller. As a result, her scoliosis progressed suddenly to a 65-degree curve in her spine.
Casting to Treat Scoliosis and Foot Deformities: Paisley’s Story

Paisley’s foot and spine deformities were identified early, allowing CHOP clinicians to use braces and casts to fix her condition, instead of surgical correction.
Saving Thaxton’s Thumb: Treatment for Thumb Hypoplasia

When doctors suggested amputating Thaxton’s non-functioning thumb, his family sought alternative treatments – and hope – at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Posterior Spinal Fusion for Scoliosis During the COVID-19 Crisis: Sean’s Story

Sean and his family trusted CHOP Orthopaedics to perform spine surgery to correct Sean’s worsening scoliosis in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Osteosarcoma and Limb Salvage Surgery: Connor’s Story

When Connor, a high school athlete, was diagnosed with a bone tumor in his thigh, teams from two #1 ranked pediatric programs at CHOP collaborated on his treatment.
Sophia’s Story: MAGEC Growing Rod Implantation to Treat Neuromuscular Scoliosis

A CHOP occupational therapist's keen observation led to Sophia's neuromuscular scoliosis diagnosis, and supportive treatment to enhance her quality of life.