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Darko Manevski

A Boy Doctors Feared Would Use A Wheelchair For Life Has Walked For The First Time

Joey Patterson, 5, who doctors feared would be in a wheelchair for life, has walked unaided for the first time after an operation.  (Leila Coker/SWNS)

A 5-year-old boy who doctors feared would be in a wheelchair for life has walked unaided for the first time after a “miracle” operation.

Joey Patterson, from Loughborough, Leicestershire, has now built up the strength to walk 100 steps on his own.

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