For years, Ramses’s family searched for a specialist who could help with his limb deficiency. Answers were hard to come by—until a cousin living in El Centro told them about LuskinOIC. That recommendation led them to our Border Clinic in Mexicali, where Ramses was seen through our International Children’s Program (ICP). From there, he was quickly referred to Dr. Anthony Scaduto, LuskinOIC’s CEO and a leading expert in pediatric orthopaedics.

Starting treatment was a big step, not just physically but emotionally. Ramses’s mom shared that he was nervous about starting kindergarten, unsure of how he’d be received or how he’d manage day-to-day tasks. But with care and support, things began to shift. “It was a little uncomfortable at first,” she said, “but now he’s feeling more confident—and he’s actually a class leader.” That confidence has changed the way he sees himself, and it’s given him room to grow socially and emotionally.

When asked what he’s most excited to do with his hands, Ramses has a simple, sweet answer: “I want to be able to play with my friends.” That goal—something many might take for granted—captures the heart of why access to specialized care matters. For Ramses, it’s not just about treatment; it’s about building a future full of connection, confidence, and play.