Pediatric Neurosurgery
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Neurosurgery Patient Stories

Read stories of hope and inspiration from patients and families who were cared for by the Cincinnati Children's Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery.

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.

Brain Tumor

Isaac's Story

Learn more about Isaac and how emergency surgery to remove pressure on his brain, caused by a tumor, saved his life.

Hydrocephalus

Kaylee's Story

Learn more about Kaylee and how multiple surgeries at Cincinnati Children's has helped her thrive.

Encephalocele

Liam's Story

Learn more about Liam and his successful encephalocele removal and reconstruction surgery.

Stroke

Logan's Story

Thanks to the care he received at Cincinnati Children’s, Logan overcame a serious brain injury he sustained shortly after birth to grow into a kid who loves to smile.

Seizures

Megan's Story

Learn more about Megan and the surgery at Cincinnati Children's that made her seizure-free.

Epilepsy

Tyler's Story

After epilepsy surgery at Cincinnati Children’s, Tyler's life opened up in ways he never thought possible.

Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR)

Vincent's Story

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

Medically Refractory Epilepsy

Zoe's Story

Seizure-free following successful brain surgery years ago, Zoe now finds happiness and a sense of calm teaching online adaptive yoga.

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Pediatric NeurosurgeryPatient Stories