Arturo Hernandez’s life was saved by an injury he received playing the sport he loves – soccer. Like most little boys, Arturo loves to play. But after a soccer game, he went to his mom in extreme pain.

Allison has been an International Children’s Program (ICP) patient for 5 years. LuskinOIC doctors had followed her spine deformity progression twice a year. Due to rapid progression, Dr. Bowen decided to perform surgery in October 2022.

After years of searching for an expert provider in limb deficiency, Ramses’s family learned about LuskinOIC from a cousin living in El Centro. Through our International Children’s Program (ICP), Ramses received treatment in our Border Clinic in Mexicali...

Imagine that your four year old princess has to wear a “crown,” which in reality is a medical device that must stay attached to her skull for 15 hours a day.

Born with multiple deformities in her feet and spine, life's journey hasn't been easy. But thanks to the incredible support from the International Children's Program at LuskinOIC, Valentina's dreams are within reach!

Water polo is Alex's stadium to persevere and thrive. Alex had to stop playing his favorite sport due to unexpected scoliosis diagnosis, but after LuskinOIC CEO Dr. Scaduto operated on Alex and treated his disorder, he was able to get back into the water

Mateo loves learning and chatting with friends. He finishes his classwork very quickly, so his teacher asks him to help his classmates. He loves helping others. He has been an ICP patient for over 2 years.

Imagine the peace of mind that comes with knowing expert medical care is nearby when your child needs it. Heather needed it for her beautiful daughter, Golden.

Greg MacLellan began his lifelong association with Los Angeles Orthopaedics Hospital, now Orthopaedic Institute for Children, even before he was born.

When Isabella Lopez was born, her neonatologist referred her mother, Claudia Munoz, to an orthopedic specialist who diagnosed her baby girl with clubfoot and arthrogryposis, conditions that tighten and twist her joints and keep her from moving easily.

“I play a fair amount of sports,” says Jenna McKinney, “especially soccer.” Although the words are casual, Jenna’s eyes light up when she says them.

Jessica Chou always knew she was different. There was no lightbulb moment or sudden realization, she just knew that her cleft palate made her unique.

From day one we knew Scarlett was special, she was a fighter. She entered the world with her twin brother via emergency c-section at 32 weeks.

Every mother wants to give birth to a healthy baby. But what if your baby isn’t born that way? What if doctors tell you that, because the bones of your newborn’s lower legs will never grow, your baby girl will never, ever walk?

Two years ago, Efrain's mom saw our Institute from the highway. While English is not her first language, she translated 'ortho' and 'pediatrics' and thought to herself 'maybe they could take care of my little boy.'

When 17-year-old Bibiana Mashamba was 10, intruders ransacked her home in Tanzania and cut off her right leg and two fingers. As horrible as the incident was, it wasn’t the young girl’s first brush with tragedy.

For a little girl who can barely stand or walk, dancing may seem an impossible dream. Yet OIC donors were able to fulfill this dream for Ana Gil, who was born with a rare disease that causes extreme bow legs.

I just like to do what makes me happy. I like getting A’s on my report cards. I like the feeling when I’m wearing my gymnastics medals.

Imagine not knowing that your daughter was fighting to ignore a horrible pain because she wanted so much to celebrate her 14th birthday.

In the beginning it seemed like nothing. My ankle just hurt a bit when I walked. It didn’t go away, so I told my dad.

Meet our Kosta. He was diagnosed with progressive infantile scoliosis at 17 months, a rare diagnosis of the spine that can, if untreated, be fatal.

Imaging having a 15 – year old son who suffered a knee injury on the basketball court. You took him to a local emergency department in the Valley where he was X-rayed and told he needed a cast.

Five minutes into her soccer game, Adelle Levi’s shot was intercepted by a defender, causing her to fall directly on her arm. She knew right away that it was broken.

I fell from the monkey bars at camp, and my left arm hurt so much. We went to the Emergency Room, and the doctor examined me. He gave me a temporary cast because they didn’t have the right size brace for me.

Mostly, I feel like nothing can stop me. I mean, when I want something I go after it. I work hard, and I play hard, too. But being hit by a car isn’t something you can control.