Arthrogryposis treatment at Paley European Institute - Arabella's story

Cat contacted David S. Feldman, MD via Facebook and arranged for Arabella to have a consultation with him and his Polish team at the Paley European Institute in Warsaw. They all agreed that Arabella was eligible for surgery and could regain function in her legs, which gave great hope to her and her mother.

Knowing there was hope, Cat and Arabella returned to the doctors in Scotland, but continued to meet their resistance. Unfortunately, the stress of their daughter's situation overwhelmed Cat. Then William, Arabella's dad, vowed that his daughter would walk and would do everything in his power to make that happen.

Dr. Feldman and the Paley Eurpean Institute team want to fulfill Arabella's wish to be able to walk. You can learn more about her story from STV News in Scotland, where her dad and Dr. Feldman were interviewed.

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