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.
Patient Stories
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Multiple Heart Defects: Addison’s Story
Discovering the world-class care at CHOP’s Cardiac Center, Addison’s parents relocate to Pa. for ongoing care of their daughter’s severe heart condition.
Posterior Spinal Fusion for Scoliosis During the COVID-19 Crisis: Sean’s Story
Sean and his family trusted CHOP Orthopaedics to perform spine surgery to correct Sean’s worsening scoliosis in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Osteosarcoma and Limb Salvage Surgery: Connor’s Story
When Connor, a high school athlete, was diagnosed with a bone tumor in his thigh, teams from two #1 ranked pediatric programs at CHOP collaborated on his treatment.
Food Allergies and Oral Immunotherapy: Kadin's Story
After years of avoiding nuts due to food allergies, Kadin can now eat them – thanks to oral immunotherapy at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Fetal Surgery for Myelomeningocele During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Henry’s Story
When Henry was prenatally diagnosed with spina bifida in the middle of the pandemic, his parents turned to CHOP’s fetal surgery team for help and hope.
Oliver’s Story: Prenatal and Postnatal Care of CDH and Giant Omphalocele
After an unexpected prenatal diagnosis, Olly’s parents found comfort with the experienced team at CHOP’s Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment.
Hyperinsulinism and Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome During the Pandemic: Dominic’s Story
With a dual diagnosis of two genetic conditions, Dominic’s family came from California to CHOP during the pandemic to ensure he got the specialized care he needed.
Yaseen’s Chronic Lung Disease Story
Wanting desperately to save their child, Courtney and Khaled made the difficult decision to have their son transferred to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in the midst of a global pandemic. It was a lifesaving move.
Jaxon’s Story: Prenatal Diagnosis, Pregnancy Management and Postnatal Care of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
When Jaxon’s family learned he had congenital diaphragmatic hernia, they traveled from West Virginia to seek care from the CDH experts in Philadelphia.