A first for CHOC, a team led by Dr. Terence Sanger and Dr. Joffre Olaya treats a teen’s movement disorder through deep brain stimulation.
From the Nursing Frontline of the Batten Disease Battle
CHOC recently hit its second anniversary of the first Brineura infusion, a novel treatment for CLN2 disease, or late infantile Batten disease.
ROSA Robot Assists in CHOC Patient’s Successful Epilepsy Surgery
Five-year-old Ian Higginbotham recently enjoyed his best summer yet. He experienced his first family vacation. He learned to swim and ride a bike. He got himself ready for kindergarten. These are milestones most kids and parents, alike, eagerly welcome. But there was a time when Ian’s parents weren’t certain their son, who was born seemingly […]
CHOC Experts Provide High Level of Care for Brachial Plexus Surgery
CHOC offers the highest level of care for children requiring brachial plexus surgery. Brachial plexus surgery is a complex procedure that repairs damage to the bundle of connected nerves in the neck region. Damage to these nerves is often caused by birth complications, contact sport collisions and automobile accidents. A severe brachial plexus injury can […]
Complicated Case: Hemispherectomy Follows Frontal Lobe Hemorrhage
A 4-year-old girl is preparing for preschool and a normal life following a hemispherectomy performed at CHOC.
In the Spotlight: Joffre Olaya, M.D.
Dr. Joffre Olaya performs the full range of pediatric neurosurgical procedures, including epilepsy surgery.
