Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease: Max’s Story
After treatment for Legg-Calve-Perthes disease at CHOP, 7-year-old Max aims to help others with the condition.
Patient Stories
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Coming Back From Scoliosis: Annie’s Story
Teen’s pursuit of Paralympic gold spans the globe, from China to Idaho, and eventually to Philadelphia for corrective spine surgery to keep her track and field dreams alive.
Strength in Service: Nicole’s Story
An active philanthropist and longtime advocate for CHD, Nicole reflects on her journey navigating a child’s CHD.
Idiopathic Scoliosis and Posterior Spine Fusion: Lily’s story
Alabama girl comes to CHOP for spine surgery that straightens her spine and allows her to continue competitive dance.
Chronic Lung Disease: Leila’s Story
Born at 26 weeks, Leila’s lungs failed to develop. Specialty care during her CHOP stay and after helped her breathe on her own and her family cope.
VACTERL Association: Olivia’s Story
Diagnosed with VACTERL Association, Olivia found improved care and treatment at CHOP’s Suzi and Scott Lustgarten Center for GI Motility.
Holden and Elliott’s Story: MECP2 Duplication Syndrome
Holden and his brother, Elliott, share more than a love for cars and trucks. They also both have the same rare genetic neurologic disorder, known as MECP2 duplication syndrome.
Sepsis Treatment and Follow-up Care: Sophia’s Story
What started as a bout of the flu for Sophia led to sepsis and significant medical complications that risked her life. She was transferred to CHOP where a multidisciplinary team of experts coordinated her complex care.
Interstitial Lung Disease: Jacob’s Story
CHOP’s diagnosis and treatment of a rare lung disease solved a medical mystery for Jacob. Shared care with his Virginia pulmonologist is keeping him healthy.
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and CAR T-Cell Therapy: Asa’s Story
Diagnosed with leukemia at 3 months old, Asa received a revolutionary therapy that was pioneered at CHOP.