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Spinal Cord Injury
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Spinal-Cord-InjurySpinal cord injury occurs when nerves in the spinal column in the center of the back are damaged. Shriners Children’s offers advanced surgery options and therapy options to help restore your child’s function and mobility.
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Scalds
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/ScaldsAt Shriners Children’s, our burn care team uses advanced diagnostics and innovative treatments to care for children with scalds.
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Exostosis
An exostosis is a benign tumor covered in cartilage that can grow in one or multiple areas of the body, normally around the knee or upper arm. An exostosis can be painless or can cause severe discomfort, requiring surgery.
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Hypertrophic Scars
Hypertrophic scars are raised and often related to burn injuries. They are thick, impairing mobility and function. We use the latest techniques to reduce size and improve appearance.
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Flame Burn
A flame burn is caused by contact with fire, such as a burning candle or home fire. Our staff at Shriners Children's treat all flame burns, from small injuries to large burns requiring hospitalization.
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Patient Story
Brave Beyond Burns: Gael's Journey at Shriners Children's
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/07/Gael-Journey-Southern-CaliforniaGael was just 2 when a kitchen accident changed his life forever. While playing with his younger cousin in their home in Tijuana, Mexico, a stove toppled over, causing severe burns covering his abdomen to his thighs.
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Patient Story
From Grateful Patient to Proud Employee: Olivia’s Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/11/Olivias-Burn-Care-StoryAfter sustaining a burn injury as a young teen, Olivia was inspired to become a nurse at Shriners Children’s Boston.
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Patient Story
Mia's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/04/MiaFeeding difficulties lead to cleft palate diagnosis.
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Patient Story
'What Happens Next Is Up to You': Maci’s Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/08/Maci-Burn-Care-StoryMaci is grateful for the compassionate care she received from the staff at Shriners Children's Boston after being badly burned in a house fire as a teenager.
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Patient Story
Making a Difference Runs in Juan Uriel's Family
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/06/Juan-Uriel-Makes-a-DifferenceAfter seeing the need for pediatric burn care and education in Mexico, Juan Uriel and his mom, Patricia, were inspired to start a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting children with burns.