Surgery in a child with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) has eliminated life-threatening respiratory infections by straightening the spine and separating the ribs.

Diagnosed before birth with the most severe form of spina bifida, Kaitlyn underwent surgery while she was still in the womb. Now 5, she is happy and healthy.

Céline’s symptoms dramatically improved after she received a new gene therapy treatment for Type 1 spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) at CHOP.

CHOP dietitians work with Savannah’s parents to find a ‘real food’ solution to meet her medical needs and her family's wishes.

Down syndrome didn’t stop Sara from dreaming of going to college, and with the help of CHOP’s Trisomy 21 Program, she is now living her dream.

As one of the youngest members of the World Championship Lego® robotics team, 9-year-old Logan doesn’t let gluten sensitivity hold him back.

Bobby and Amber moved from Chicago to Philadelphia so that their daughter, Violet, could receive care at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

A multidisciplinary team at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia provides care for Oliver who was diagnosed with Cornelia de Lange Syndrome.

After a five-year journey, a new test by the Roberts Individualized Medicine Genetics Center diagnosed Sadie’s rare genetic muscle condition.

Arlene couldn’t eat. CHOP doctors unraveled her complex medical history to find a solution that worked for her.

Diagnosed with myasthenia gravis, which causes eye drooping and double vision, Michaela is grateful for the team at CHOP for helping her see the world with both eyes wide open.

Diagnosed with polydactyly shortly after birth, surgery at CHOP has helped Zaki gain full hand function and even better flexibility than his doctors expected.

Doctors and genetic researchers at CHOP teamed up to find the gene mutation responsible for Daniel's painful lymphatic disorder, and successfully treat it.

Saquon Barkley's shoes tell a story about his niece Amirah, who has a rare genetic condition and is being treated at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

For 10 years, Caleigh couldn’t tolerate most foods because of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). But with treatment at CHOP, she is now able to enjoy many foods.

Ryan had no idea anything was wrong with his heart. But a frightening diagnosis meant he had to take a break from sports to fight for his life.

When Bear's head became misshapen as an infant due to craniosynostosis, his family learned he needed surgery on his skull.

Neva, an 11-year-old with Down syndrome, is confident, full of joy and ready for anything, with the support of her family.

For 15-year-old Eve, every day is a new adventure and she can't wait to see what's next: fashion, sports or travel.

CHOP’s doctors listened carefully, and a gastroparesis patient who was once sidelined by pain and anxiety is now running long-distance races.