Myelitis and Myelopathy Clinic
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Learning your child has a condition that involves the spinal cord can be frightening. We are here for you. The Myelitis and Myelopathy Clinic at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) brings together experts from many specialties to provide the most accurate diagnosis, cutting-edge clinical care, emotional support, and guidance throughout the entire journey for you and your child. Our team is focused solely on improving diagnosis and care for children with these rare conditions. We are participating in research to improve care, and we partner with Penn to support your child’s needs when they transition to adult care.
How we serve you
Your child's team in the Myelitis and Myelopathy Clinic is made up of specialists who are experts in delivering treatment and are also involved in the development of new ways to diagnose and treat these conditions more effectively.
Conditions we treat
We treat children with transverse myelitis, acute flaccid myelitis and other conditions impacting the spinal cord.
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Why choose us for myelitis and myelopathy care
The Myelitis and Myelopathy Clinic has a dedicated team to diagnose and care for you and your child. We provide cutting-edge, collaborative care and offer opportunities to participate in research to advance care.
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Meet your team
Our clinic brings together experts from neurology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, physical and occupational therapy, and nursing and social work to maximize diagnostic evaluation, clinical care and outcomes of children with these conditions.
Your donation changes lives
A gift of any size helps us make lifesaving breakthroughs for children everywhere.
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