Wesley Puttrich was born with two thumbs on his right hand, limiting his hand movement. The 2-year-old had surgery for the condition, called preaxial polydactyly or bifid thumb, at Shriners Children’s ...

After Dr. Felicity Fishman finishes a surgery, there's one final touch that makes her process unique. "We've done some great baby yodas ... a lot of dinosaurs," said Doctor Fishman, a hand and upper ...

CLEVELAND — If you've ever found yourself sick or injured, you know every little bit helps when it comes to bringing a smile to your face. Pediatric Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Christina Hardesty of ...

"I like having fun and making kids smile," says orthopedic technician Luis Ruiz Wendy Grossman Kantor is an award-winning journalist who has contributed to PEOPLE for over 20 years. She reports on ...

Chicago — Kids usually can't wait to get a cast off their arm, but 5-year-old Beau Stadel wasn't so sure. "I'm kind of sad and kind of happy," Beau told CBS News. "I like it. And also, it does look ...

Orthopedic technician Luis Ruiz-Velasco uses his skills beyond the medical field to bring smiles to children facing a tough break by turning their plaster casts into a canvas of amazing artwork. NBC’s ...