Elijah Crothers is one of the first Canadian patients to use the latest advance in prosthetics: myoelectrics with pattern recognition technology
Patient stories
Latest advance in prosthetics is helping some patients regain movement and independence
‘What have you done with the tomorrows they gave you?’: Meet Retired Capt. Martin Maxwell
Retired Capt. Martin Maxwell shares his story.
Patient story: Focused ultrasound and Parkinson’s disease
Pat Wilson is the first patient with Parkinson’s disease in the world to be part of a leading-edge clinical trial by Sunnybrook and UHN researchers...
Katie shares how these prosthetic ears have made a difference in her life
One of the first things you might notice about Katie Atkinson is the unique piercing she has through her upper ear. The silver arrow goes straight...
Julian says his stroke was a ‘wake-up call’
Before March 28, 2020, Julian Chen thought he was invincible. The 63-year-old considered himself a strong, do-it-yourselfer who worked hard for his...
Two years after the Yonge Street Tragedy, Cathy is walking tall
Cathy Riddell, a former Paralympian and marathon runner, never thought that her biggest challenges would be getting out of a chair or putting on a...
Meet Samantha and Hailey: From the NICU to thriving 10-year-olds
After welcoming the twins at only 27 weeks, parents Sandy and Steven offer advice for other parents with babies born prematurely.
Pap tests save lives: Colleen’s cancer and pregnancy story
Colleen's care team delivered her baby by Caesarian section and then performed a radical hysterectomy the same day.
Pregnancy during a pandemic: An obstetrician’s tips and advice from new parents
Information and tips for families who are expecting a baby during the COVID-19 pandemic.