Alison
Age 7
Skull Fracture
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
Alison gives new meaning to the word “miracle.” At just 22 months old, Alison fell out of a second story window onto the cement patio below. She was unconscious and barely breathing when airlifted to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta for immediate surgery.
Upon regaining consciousness after her first surgery, doctors discovered that pieces of Alison’s fractured skull were causing paralysis on the right side of her body. She underwent another operation to remove the pieces of skull piercing her brain.
Alison’s recovery progressed quickly after surgery and she went home three weeks after her accident. Alison received outpatient speech, physical and occupational therapy at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta for the next two and a half years.
Her miraculous recovery is a testament to the incredible team at this Children’s Miracle Network hospital. Now 7, Alison loves gymnastics, playing soccer and speaking on behalf of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta whenever possible.
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Alison, and the whole Johnson family-
ReplyDeleteHave a WONDERFUL time in Washington DC next week! I know you will represent Georgia and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta well :) We're thinking about you here, and can't wait to hear updates and see photos.
ENJOY!
Lauren Korthoff
Children's Miracle Network, Atlanta
We are having a wonderful time! Everyone here is so nice and helpful. I'll get pictures posted someday.... Talk to you when we get back home!
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