Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Injuries 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.
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.
Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy, Occupational Therapy and Natural Recovery: April's Story
April suffered an injury to the brachial plexus nerves during birth. Her parents’ commitment to occupational therapy helped her gain the strength she needed to avoid surgery.
Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy, Humeral Osteotomy: Mariah's Story
Mariah favored her left arm when she played basketball due to a birth nerve injury to her right arm. Surgery by a CHOP orthopaedic surgeon restored her range of motion and made her a double threat.
Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy, Tendon Transfers and Humeral Osteotomy: Cruz's Story
As Cruz's second birthday approached, he was unable to dress or feed himself due to a nerve injury at birth that affected the muscles in his arm. But two complex surgeries at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia restored full function to his arm and today there's nothing he can't do.
Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy, BOTOX Injection: Riley's Story
CHOP's Brachial Plexus Program tailored a care plan for Riley that took her from from a 10-day-old with little movement in her right arm and hand to an active baby who feeds herself and throws a ball to her dog.