Patient of the Month: Luciana

September 02, 2024 –

Despite being born prematurely, Luciana has always been a fighter and was determined to succeed. She came into the world with several complications – two heart conditions and a three-centimeter difference in length between each leg.

Candido's Story

January 13, 2023 – Candido is a rambunctious 2-year-old boy who loves to play and run around. During a bad fall that required an emergency room visit and x-ray imaging his family learned that he was born with a rare bone defect called congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia or CPT.

Patient of the Month: Graceston

April 18, 2022 – After his ability to walk was severely limited, Graceston and his mother Curlene traveled from the Bahamas to Nicklaus Children’s Hospital for a medical consult. Despite overwhelming personal and financial difficulties, Graceston is receiving vital corrective care and is continuing stronger than ever!

Bianca’s Journey to Being Pain Free

September 24, 2018 – Bianca suffered from pain and a severe bowleg deformity for many years as a result of Blount’s disease, a growth disorder that affects the bones in children and young adults.

Deborah's Success Story

December 04, 2012 –

Deborah had one leg shorter than the other. She was treated at Nicklaus Children's Hospital until she was 18 years old and can now walk on her own.

New 'Turbo' Limb-Lengthening Technique Helps Jalen Move Ahead

June 02, 2008 – Jalen  is the first patient regionally to benefit from a new “turbo” limb lengthening procedure that reduced the length of time he wore the frame to only six weeks.