Pediatric neurosurgery | Conditions, Treatments and Services

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Colton Liam Edwin Cox is a big name for a little 4-year-old guy. His short stature stems from a rare genetic condition that makes his bones shorter than normal. Colton has achondroplasia, which affects about 1 in 25,000 newborns.

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Little Colton won’t let rare bone condition define him

The word “miracle” is often overused, but if anything, it understates how lucky 7-year-old Evelyn is to be alive, let alone happy and smiling. As an infant, Evelyn unfortunately suffered “non-accidental trauma,” with extensive injuries to the left side of her brain.

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The UW Health Kids Neurosurgery team at American Family Children's Hospital has an outstanding reputation for offering the latest treatment options for your child's brain or spinal cord condition.

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Our expert surgeons and partners provide experienced care

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Our pediatric experts have served the special needs of children for more than 100 years. We focus on each child’s unique needs and offer social and emotional support to help you and your child face even the most complex condition. Our long history includes the creation of medical advances that save lives around the world. Together, we get your child back to health and enjoying being a kid. 

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