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Patient Story
From Breech to Bouncing Baby Girl: Aura’s Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/04/From-Breech-to-Bouncing-Baby-GirlWhen Aura was in the womb, it was discovered that she was breech and had been stuck in the same position for several weeks. After three unsuccessful attempts to flip her in the womb, her parents started preparing for an inevitable C-section.
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Patient Story
'Governor Gav' Shares His Shriners Children's Journey Across Midwest
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/09/Gavin-Shares-His-JourneyWhen he was just 6 months old, Gavin became critically ill with meningococcal meningitis, a bacterial infection that in severe cases, causes a rash and lesions that can lead to amputations.
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Patient Story
Eating, Sleeping, and Breathing Soccer
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/03/Kianas-StoryShe had speed, physical strength, and above all the spark in her heart and fire in her eyes.
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Patient Story
Steps Toward Independence at Shriners Children’s Texas
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/08/Miguel-Arthrogryposis-CareMiguel, born with arthrogryposis, now walks using a walker after specialized surgeries and therapy from the staff at Shriners Children’s Texas.
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Patient Story
Former Patient Runs to Support Shriners Children’s Boston
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/03/Meet-MatthewA Shriners Children's Boston patient for more than 15 years, Matthew is committed to giving back to the hospital where he spent so much time as a child.
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Patient Story
Shriners Children’s Keeps Looking Ahead During Cerebral Palsy Care for Erica
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/08/Shriners-Childrens-Erica-Cerebral-PalsyErica walks with more confidence thanks to care at Shriners Children's Lexington.
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News
Treating Syndactyly and Polydactyly
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/04/Syndactyly-and-polydactylyLearn about treatment for syndactyly and polydactyly at Shriners Hospitals for Children.
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Extensive Arthrogryposis Research
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/09/Extensive-arthrogryposis-researchMaxim was 13 months old when he and his family took part in a large study on arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC).
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Pediatric Orthotic and Prosthetic Services Legend Jenny Howard Retires After Over 43 Years of Service
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2025/07/Jenny-Howard-Retires-After-Over-43-Years-of-ServiceJenny Howard had a calling that turned into a long career making prostheses for children.
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Orthopaedic Surgeons Named Top Docs 2020 by Chicago Magazine
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/09/Orthopaedic-surgeons-named-Top-Docs-2020-by-Chicago-MagazineFour Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago physicians have been named to Chicago Magazine’s Top Doctors: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine 2020 list.
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