Georgia leads active lifestyle thanks to pediatric care

During a 20-week ultrasound, Georgia was diagnosed with bilateral fibular hemimelia, a rare birth defect where part or all of the fibular bone is missing. When doctors delivered Georgia, they discovered her right fibula, part of her right foot, and her left toe were missing. After much prayer and research, Georgia’s parents brought her to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. The hospital’s pediatric orthopedic surgeon laid out multiple options for the family, ultimately deciding that Syme’s amputation would provide Georgia with the most mobility. At only eleven months old, Georgia successfully underwent the surgery, emerged from her hip spica cast in just two weeks, and was soon fitted for her first prosthesis. Now, at six years old, Georgia is thriving and leading an active life! She loves playing soccer, swimming, tennis, and gymnastics. And her care team left such an impact on her that one of Georgia’s favorite activities is playing doctor!