Cerebral Palsy Patient Stories
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Nadia’s Story: Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy for Cerebral Palsy
Selective dorsal rhizotomy surgery followed by intensive physical and occupational therapy enabled Nadia to walk without an assistive device for the first time at age 6.
Cerebral Palsy and New Jersey Transition to Adult Coordinated Care: Mary Kate’s Story
![Mary Kate in thrift store holding purple shirt Cerebral palsy patient in thrift store holding purple shirt](https://www.chop.edu/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/mary-kate-16x9-2.jpg?itok=e5OGz-Vk)
Mary Kate helps others, and turned to a special CHOP transition program when she needed help.
Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy Surgery for Cerebral Palsy: Laurel's Story
![Laurel and her mom Laurel and her mom](https://www.chop.edu/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/cerebral-palsy-patient-laurel-320x180.jpg?itok=sAd7gWx1)
When spasticity from cerebral palsy made it difficult for Laurel to move, her family turned to CHOP for a life-changing surgical procedure.
Seizures, Cerebral Palsy & Congenital Hydrocephalus: Evan's Story
![Evan and his mother Evan and his mother](https://www.chop.edu/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/seizures-cerebral-palsy-congenital-hydrocephalus-patient-evan-16x9.jpg?itok=MiH6gvXn)
This holiday season is extra special to Evan's mom: her 7-year-old survived a life-threatening medical emergency and is now home with his family.
Cerebral Palsy Hand Surgery: Lucas’s Story
![Lucas smiling](https://www.chop.edu/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/ortho-patient-hand-surgery-lucas-16x9.jpg?itok=cwGOcAQz)
For the first 10 years of his life, Lucas had limited use of his right hand due to cerebral palsy. A surgery at CHOP gave him the mobility and flexibility that Lucas had always hoped for.