Addison Lahmers plays 3 sports for Ridgewood High School in West Lafayette, Ohio. She tore her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in September 2022, and she worked hard to recover. As her memorable senior year of high school comes to an end, she’s excited to continue playing softball at Marietta College. Addison’s senior year Some kids […]
Vertebral body tethering is option for scoliosis patients with time to grow
Spinal fusion surgery has long been the gold standard for treating severe scoliosis. But pediatric orthopedic surgeons at Akron Children’s have been finding success with a new surgical technique that holds the promise of preserving the child’s spinal range of motion. This could make a difference for future participation in dance, gymnastics, diving, cheerleading and […]
Cohen’s clubfoot care is worth the drive
Rachel Lumley and her fiancé, Sean Bisbal, got quite a shock at the 20-week ultrasound for their second child. Their baby boy, Cohen, had bilateral clubfoot – meaning both feet were affected. “I had never heard of clubfoot before,” Rachel said. “Sean and I don’t have a family history of clubfoot. The odds of having […]
Orthopedic care inspires Andrea’s career path
Andrea Garrett started as an Akron Children’s orthopedics patient, born with clubfeet and knock knees. She’s now an employee who credits Dr. Mark Adamczyk, pediatric orthopedic surgeon and Clubfoot Clinic director, with inspiring her to pursue a health care career. Andrea’s orthopedic care At 2 months old, she had her first appointment with Dr. Adamczyk. […]
Basketball phenom turns a setback into a comeback with help from Akron Children’s
When 14-year-old Trinity Finnie suffered a devastating ACL injury, it could have sidelined her basketball dreams. Instead, with help from Akron Children’s Orthopedics and Sports Medicine teams, she’s proving that ACL injury recovery can be just as inspiring as victory on the court. Learn more about her story as told by her mom, Tamika Jenkins. […]
Akron Children’s encourages parents to screen for scoliosis while applying sunscreen
On Aug. 10, Akron Children’s hosted a SpineScreen event at the Beachwood Aquatic Center. With more than 100,000 new pediatric cases of scoliosis identified each year in the U.S., Akron Children’s has turned one form of protection into a new form of prevention by encouraging parents to check for signs of scoliosis when applying sunscreen […]
