Spinal Fusion Surgery Takes Athena to New Heights
October 23, 2024
Diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, a middle schooler instantly grew 2 inches after the curve in her spine was straightened out.
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Lifesaving Brain Surgery Rescues Buddy From a Rare Encephalitis
January 23, 2024
Rasmussen’s encephalitis imperiled Buddy’s life. Doctors performed a hemispherectomy, disarming his epileptic seizures by separating the two sides of his brain.
A Young Actress’s Real-Life Drama
May 20, 2021
When Lalia was seriously injured, her family wasn’t sure she’d survive. Thanks to her determination and the Rehabilitation Center at CHLA, her future is bright.
Gene Therapy Saves Greigh From a Paralyzing Muscle Disease
September 22, 2023
Newborn screening found that Greigh had spinal muscular atrophy. He was sent to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, where gene therapy saved him from paralysis.
A Surgical Solution Eliminates Seizures in Epilepsy Patient
November 20, 2024
Experts at CHLA’s Comprehensive Epilepsy Center remove a rare brain lesion in a 14-year-old boy.
‘I Can See! I Can See!’
July 11, 2019
You will have to grant a parental pardon to Heather for her momentary excessive permissiveness, allowing her 5-year-old daughter to race down the block after dark, free from her mother’s hand. It wasn
A Unique Surgical Duo Repairs a Newborn’s Brachial Plexus Injury
September 24, 2024
The partnership between an orthopedic surgeon and a neurosurgeon leads to phenomenal success reviving DJ’s disabled arm.
After Cancer, Cole Is Back to California Dreaming
October 2, 2024
Buoyed by his Children’s Hospital Los Angeles care team and a positive attitude, teen surfer Cole is back in the water after beating acute myeloid leukemia.
Is Your Car Seat a Counterfeit? Here’s How to Know
October 15, 2024
CHLA’s injury prevention expert explains how parents can avoid purchasing an unauthorized car seat that can place their child at great risk.