Orthopedics Center Patients Stories Listing

Our team of world-renowned orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, therapists, athletic trainers and others work together to provide complete and individualized care for your child.

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Sean kicking a football
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Ewing sarcoma: Sean’s story
Sean’s dream of becoming a kicker was put on hold, temporarily. Precision treatment for Ewing sarcoma put him back on the field, where he can one day make his dream a reality.
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Thumb hypoplasia: Dean’s story
Dean was born without bone or muscle in his left thumb. Surgeons at CHOP created a thumb using Dean's index finger. He's been unstoppable ever since!
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Ewing Sarcoma: Cameron's Story
A surgery to remove Cameron's right big toe and part of his foot to rid him of cancer did not stop him from enjoying his favorite sports.
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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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Finger Reconstruction: Caleb’s Story
Caleb can now catch a ball with both hands, ride a bike and button up his own shirt, thanks to a series of reconstructive hand surgeries at CHOP to reduce scar tissues that limited his hand’s movement.