Howie was born with a congenital spine disorder that was forcing his spine to curve farther and farther forward, just below the base of his neck. After a lengthy surgery, Howie slowly recovered—first with his head confined to a halo-shaped brace that held his spine in perfect alignment, and later graduating to a simpler neck brace. During that time, with the spinal pressure off of his nerves, and with help from Children's occupational therapists, Howard’s legs began to recover the strength and energy they had lost.
Pediatric Rehabilitation
DIAGNOSES AND CONDITIONS TREATED
• Amputation
• Brachial plexis injury
• Neurologic disorders
• Orthopaedic injuries
• Other conditions resulting in a loss of function
• Spina bifida
• Spinal cord injury
• Torticollis
• Traumatic brain injury
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