Orthopaedics
Patient Stories

Orthopaedics Patient Stories

Read and watch stories of hope and inspiration from patients and families who were cared for by the Division of Orthopaedics at Cincinnati Children's.

Clubfoot

Finland's Story

Learn more about Finland and how casting corrections and physical therapy helped him avoid surgery.

Elbow Surgery

Jack's Story

Learn more about Jack and how he returned to drumming after receiving treatment on his left elbow.

Orthopaedic Centers and Programs: Patient Stories

Read and watch more inspirational stories from patients and families who were cared for by experts in the centers and service programs within the Division of Orthopaedics at Cincinnati Children's.

Brachial Plexus Center

Ben is one of many patients now thriving years after successful brachial plexus surgery and treatment at Cincinnati Children's. Learn more.

Crawford Spine Center

Diagnosed with severe idiopathic scoliosis, Logan was treated by Cincinnati Children's spine experts with successful non-fusion spine surgery. Learn more about him and other patients.

Hip Preservation

Mounting hip pain led Eva to a second opinion and diagnosis of avascular necrosis (AVN). Learn more about her and others treated by our hip preservation experts.

Carson, a fibular deficiency patient, sitting in a wheel chair.

Limb Lengthening & Reconstruction

Carson was born with a condition called fibular deficiency, which means his leg doesn’t grow normally. Learn more about him and other patients we've treated.

Research