Born with Prader-Willi syndrome, a complex genetic condition that affects many parts of her body, Sabrina Hart, age 10, hasn’t let it slow her down. The 4th grader at Green Intermediate School is a cheerleader, swimmer and equestrian among other things. No stranger to Akron Children’s, Sabrina has been a patient of orthopedic surgeon Dr. […]
New year brings new hope for Ukrainian parents seeking spine surgery for their daughter
Like all of her fellow Ukrainians, Nadia Tsyukh’s life was suddenly enveloped in fear and uncertainty when Russia invaded her homeland last February. Nadia, her husband, Vasyl, and daughter Dianka, lived in Drohobych, a city near Lviv in northern Ukraine. As they followed daily news of the bombings, war atrocities, and disruption of daily life, […]
Post-scoliosis surgery, Salem teen ‘courts’ return to the sport she loves
Following a routine tonsillectomy at age 13, Sadie Dennison wasn’t quite herself and her observant mom took notice. “I had some complications that made me lose my appetite,” said Sadie. “I got really bony, and as a result my mom noticed that my shoulders looked crooked.” Sadie’s mom, Michelle, who used to work with […]
5 facts about scoliosis every parent should know
If your child has a sideways spinal curve that’s shaped like the letter “S” or “C” they have a condition called scoliosis. While the cause of most childhood cases of scoliosis are idiopathic or unknown, neuromuscular conditions like cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy can cause kids to develop it. In some instances, scoliosis runs in […]
Medina girl shines on Hollywood runway, modeling adaptive footwear
Meghan Cawley, 10, of Medina, was beaming as brightly as any of the lights on her as she walked the runway in Hollywood. Meghan, who has congenital hydrocephalus, epilepsy and severe scoliosis, was invited to model shoes that make it easier for kids like her who wear ankle braces, technically called ankle foot orthotics (AFOs). […]
Post-scoliosis surgery, college decathlete is at top of his game
When you are a college decathlete, you are first to arrive at practice and the last to leave. After all, you have 10 events – from sprints and distance races, long and high jumps, hurdles, pole vault and discus and javelin throws – to master. Colin Roberts, 18, is not only thriving as a freshman […]
