Emma’s Story: Bracing for Scoliosis
A case of pneumonia led to the discovery that Emma had scoliosis. Diligence in adhering to her bracing treatment plan produced an amazing outcome.
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A case of pneumonia led to the discovery that Emma had scoliosis. Diligence in adhering to her bracing treatment plan produced an amazing outcome.
Dance is Grace’s passion, but it makes intense demands on her body. Physical therapy at CHOP taught her healthy practices that preserve her pirouette.
A combination of surgical procedures corrected Phoebe’s macrodactyly, an uncommon condition that causes irregular growth in a child's fingers or toes.
When Izahd had hand surgery for brachial plexus, his family was consistently impressed by the care their son received at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Each stage in their journey inspired them to give back.
Surgery in a child with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) has eliminated life-threatening respiratory infections by straightening the spine and separating the ribs.
Diagnosed with polydactyly shortly after birth, surgery at CHOP has helped Zaki gain full hand function and even better flexibility than his doctors expected.
Born with Poland syndrome, which caused his fingers to fuse together, Beau underwent surgery to give him the greatest possible function of his left hand.
A lifesaving treatment at CHOP gave Grace a chance at life, and her family hope for a future with their daughter.
After surgery for a rare hand condition, Natasha is back to cheerleading and playing softball. Her experience at CHOP confirmed her interest in a career in medicine.
To remove a cancerous tumor, Liam had a surgical procedure that removed only the middle portion of his leg and let him remain active.