Brave wee Chloe back on her feet in Carnoustie after life-changing op in America

A brave Angus girl is back in her Carnoustie home after life-changing surgery in America to help her walk.

Five-year-old Chloe Hirsch and her twin sister Ayley were both born with advanced cerebral palsy, and faced having to spend the rest of their lives in wheelchairs.

Both underwent treatment, but Chloe suffered complications, leading to a trip to the US for surgery.

The procedure went perfectly and, after a gruelling fortnight in America, Chloe is now back home and reunited with her sister and dad Frazer in Carnoustie and walking once again.

Delighted mum Averil said she was very proud of the progress her daughter had made. She said: Its great to have her back home. It has been an incredible turnaround. In just a few weeks she has come on lots and she is now walking practically everywhere.

She had started to become reliant on her wheelchair and we had actually ordered a specialised one from Denmark, but we had to cancel it because theres no need for it now.

Averil and Frazer had to raise 175,000 for the twins initial surgery to restore the power to their legs.

With the help of friends, family and strangers they reached their target and were able to send the girls to St Louis Childrens Hospital in the US for a selective dorsal rhizotomy procedure.

The surgery was a great success, and two years on the twins have since started walking, running and dancing.

However, while Ayleys response to the surgery was practically flawless, a check-up revealed a few complications had developed in the growth of Chloes reconstructed legs.

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Brave wee Chloe back on her feet in Carnoustie after life-changing op in America