Elite Athlete Injuries: Maia’s Story
Supported by CHOP over the years, Maia, 18, is hoping to join the U.S. Olympic fencing team to compete in the Summer Olympics.
Orthopedic Center Patient Stories
Our team of world-renowned orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, therapists, athletic trainers and others work together to provide complete and individualized care for your child.
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Gavin’s Story: Spine Surgery to Correct a Deformity Caused By a Rare Genetic Neuromuscular Disorder
When Gavin was born, doctors didn’t expect him to survive, but thanks to a large team of specialists and a coordinated spine surgery, he’s defying the odds.
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 orthopedic 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's Orthopedic Center to perform spine surgery to correct Sean’s worsening scoliosis in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.