article_snippet.sent: Luca Railton, 11, was told Luca Railton would never walk - but has now taken Luca Railton first steps unaided .
article_snippet.sent: An 11-year-old boy told An 11-year-old boy would never walk has taken An 11-year-old boy first steps unaided thanks to pioneering treatment in the US.
article_snippet.sent: Luca Railton was born with bones missing from Luca Railton legs, due to the rare condition bilateral tibial hemimelia.
article_snippet.sent: Doctors said the condition - which affects just one in three million people - meant Luca Railton would to have his leg amputated or fused straight.
article_snippet.sent: But Luca Railton loved ones refused to accept these grim prospects, which would have left Luca Railton severely disabled for life.
highlights_snippet.sent: Luca Railton was born with leg bones missing due to a medical condition .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: In February 2014, doctors said Luca Railton would need to have Luca Railton leg amputated .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Now, Luca Railton is able to walk unaided and is happy Luca Railton can wear skinny jeans .