Cerebral Palsy Center
Cerebral Palsy | Patient Stories

Cerebral Palsy Patient Stories

Read stories of hope and inspiration from patients and families who were cared for by our Cerebral Palsy team at Cincinnati Children's.

Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR)

Barrett's Story

Learn more about Barrett's improved mobility after receiving Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR) surgery at Cincinnati Children's.

Charlie's Story

Learn more about how Charlie is thriving due to early intervention after his Cerebral Palsy diagnosis at Cincinnati Children's.

Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR)

Hunter's Story

Doctors in the Cerebral Palsy Center and Surgical Spasticity Clinic help give 4-year-old the chance to to run, jump, play – and ride a bike

Keith's Story

Learn how surgery and therapy have improved Keith's quality of life.

Single-Event, Multilevel Surgery

Michaela's Story

When Michaela's parents wanted a second opinion, they came to Cincinnati Children's to learn more about SEMLS surgery.

Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR)

Noah's Story

Learn more about how most of Noah's spasticity issues have been eliminated following Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR) treatment.

Stroke and Cerebral Palsy

Teddy's Story

Learn how Teddy went from a stroke to a cerebral palsy diagnosis to walking on his own.

Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR)

Vincent's Story

Learn how Vincent traveled from Minnesota to Cincinnati for SDR surgery, and is now riding a bike.

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