Elbow Surgery Helps Young Gymnast Reach for Her Dreams
Treatment TermsElbow pain, upper arm pain and related injuriesSports medicineSports physical therapy
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When 12-year-old Aya Jackson of Durham learned she would need elbow surgery, she worried that her dream of becoming an elite gymnast was in danger. With the help of a Duke pediatric orthopaedic surgeon, she was back to competing again within a year.
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Patient Name
Aya Jackson
Gender
Female
Patient Story Quote“I am back to competing at full strength and full flexibility.”
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Jonathan C. Riboh, MD
Date UpdatedThursday, March 29, 2018 - 13:30
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Source: dukehealth.org: Health Features - Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: mf205 at duke.edu Source Type: news
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