Division of Orthopaedics Patient Stories
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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.
Morgan’s Story: Bilateral Hip Surgery
When Morgan was 11, longstanding hip issues began to severely limit her mobility and ability to play her favorite sport, soccer. Here, she describes the experience in her own words.
Emma’s Story: Bracing for Scoliosis
A case of pneumonia led to the discovery that Emma had scoliosis. Diligence in adhering to her bracing treatment plan produced an amazing outcome.
Physical Therapy with Dance Specialists Helps Keep Grace on Her Toes
Dance is Grace’s passion, but it makes intense demands on her body. Physical therapy at CHOP taught her healthy practices that preserve her pirouette.
Surgical Correction of Macrodactyly: Phoebe's Story
A combination of surgical procedures corrected Phoebe’s macrodactyly, an uncommon condition that causes irregular growth in a child's fingers or toes.
Izahd’s Story: Hand Surgery for Brachial Plexus
When Izahd had hand surgery for brachial plexus, his family was consistently impressed by the care their son received at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Each stage in their journey inspired them to give back.
VEPTR Surgery for Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Raymond’s Story
Surgery in a child with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) has eliminated life-threatening respiratory infections by straightening the spine and separating the ribs.
Surgical Reconstruction of Thumb (Pre-axial) Polydactyly: Zaki’s Story
Diagnosed with polydactyly shortly after birth, surgery at CHOP has helped Zaki gain full hand function and even better flexibility than his doctors expected.
Surgical Reconstruction for Poland Syndrome: Beau's Story
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.
VEPTR Surgery for Skeletal Dysplasia: Grace's Story
A lifesaving treatment at CHOP gave Grace a chance at life, and her family hope for a future with their daughter.