On Oct. 24 and 25, Akron Children’s hosted its 10th annual Pediatric Orthopedic Review Course, drawing orthopedic residents from across northern Ohio to the John S. Knight Center for an immersive educational experience. Endorsed by the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, the course provided a comprehensive review of pediatric orthopedic surgery, featuring 11 surgical […]
Not to be slowed by rare disease, Minerva boy has the winningest attitude for sports, life
Clayton Richeson. Son. Grandson. Oldest brother of three. Multi-sport athlete. Fifth grader who loves science, Legos, and fun on a trampoline. The list could go on, but one thing that is just part of his story – not his headline – is that Clayton is an 11-year-old with a rare genetic disorder. The disorder is […]
Number of surgeries doesn’t define Devyn
What’s in a number? Well, if you’re 12-year-old Devyn Emmons, it’s time. Time spent at Akron Children’s. The number “43” is how many surgeries he’s had to date with more on the way. “I’m not sure why I started counting in the first place,” said Crystal Emmons, Devyn’s mom. “When he was in the NICU […]
