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Colorado 10-year-old born without right hand gets prosthetic arm

Dr. Jue Cao, pediatric orthopedic surgeon from Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children, provides hope to patients across the region.

July 31, 2024
Dr. Jue Cao, pediatric orthopedic surgeon from Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children

10-year-old Dalilah Ruvalcaba, patient of Dr. Jue Cao's, was born without half of her arm. When she started to consider a potential prosthetic, her sights were set on a specific arm.

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Published:
July 31, 2024
Location:
HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's Presbyterian St. Luke's, Rocky Mountain Pediatric OrthoONE - Denver

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