Ground-breaking Surgery: Holly's Story

Just before her third birthday, Holly was diagnosed with a tumour in her right leg. Following chemotherapy and several bone grafts to treat the tumour, a further complication arose when she broke the leg. Despite surgery the bone would not heal and her surgeon told her parents nothing else could be done. The treatment and resulting complications left her leg 12 cm shorter. Various other consultants told her parents that reconstructive surgery was not an option and amputation would not be feasible if they wanted an artificial limb. At this point, Holly's parents called Best Doctors. The expert's recommendation was outstanding - not only did he confirm that he could repair the bone, but also re-grow it between 6 and 8 cm. Holly's parents took this information to some of the consultants they had originally seen, who all agreed that the Best Doctors expert was a world-wide authority in bone reconstruction. Holly received ground-breaking surgery. She went into the operation using crutches and, soon after, was able to walk by herself.

They have been essential for us."