Cerebral Palsy Program 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.

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Cerebral Palsy and New Jersey Transition to Adult Coordinated Care: Mary Kate’s Story

Mary Kate helps others, and turned to a special CHOP transition program when she needed help.

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Selective dorsal rhizotomy surgery for cerebral palsy: Laurel's story

When spasticity from cerebral palsy made it difficult for Laurel to move, her family turned to CHOP for a life-changing surgical procedure.

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Cerebral palsy hand surgery: Lucas’s story

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.

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Arm Tendon Transfer for Spastic Hemiplegia: Hamda’s Story

An advanced surgical technique helped Hamda, who is from the United Arab Emirates, regain a substantial amount of function in her right arm.

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Cerebral Palsy Program Patient Stories

Nadia’s Story: Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy for Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral Palsy and New Jersey Transition to Adult Coordinated Care: Mary Kate’s Story

Selective dorsal rhizotomy surgery for cerebral palsy: Laurel's story

Cerebral palsy hand surgery: Lucas’s story

Arm Tendon Transfer for Spastic Hemiplegia: Hamda’s Story