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Video
Jeffrey Ackman, M.D.
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2017/12/Jeffrey-Ackman-MDMeet Dr. Jeffrey Ackman, pediatric orthopedic surgeon and head of the prosthetics and amputee clinic at Shriners Children's Chicago.
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Condition
Idiopathic Scoliosis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Idiopathic-ScoliosisThe most common type of scoliosis, idiopathic scoliosis is as individual as each child. The care team at Shriners Children's, with their extensive experience, is with you every step.
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Condition
Infantile Scoliosis
Infantile scoliosis is an abnormal curve of the spine to the right or to the left, in the shape of a C or S, and affects children age 3 and younger.
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Condition
Neurofibromatosis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/NeurofibromatosisShriners Children's physicians treat kids with neurofibromatosis by encouraging healthy growth and development and managing complications should they appear.
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Patient Story
Former Shriners Children’s Patient Eyes 2028 LA Paralympics
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Paralympic-Stories/2024/Dani-Kanas-ParalympicsFormer Shriners Children's Florida and Philadelphia patient Danielle Kanas has dealt with setbacks throughout her life that will only make her stronger on her journey to her goal of the Paralympic Games in 2028.
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Patient Story
From Desperation to Determination
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/12/Natalies-Bilateral-Proximal-Femoral-Focal-Deficiency-StoryBorn prematurely at just 31 weeks, Natalie’s arrival was a whirlwind for her parents.
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Patient Story
A Tale of Two Brothers: A Life Changing Experience
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/12/Hayden-and-HudsonBrothers Hayden, 19, and Hudson, 16, both had Nuss bar surgery at Shriners Children's New England to correct pectus excavatum, a chest wall deformity in which the breastbone sinks into the chest.
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Patient Story
What’s Next for Ty: A Journey Through Arthrogryposis and Early Treatment
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/04/Ty-Arthrogryposis-CareA mother’s question turned into a story of hope, healing and milestones at Shriners Children’s.
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Patient Story
Patients at Shriners Children’s Erie Are Larger than Life
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/05/Erie-Patient-AmbassadorsPatient Ambassadors now shine on the windows of Shriners Children's Erie – welcoming all with hope, strength and inspiration.
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Patient Story
In Bernadette's Words: A Life Transformed at Shriners Children's St. Louis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/02/Bernadettes-Spine-Care-StoryBernadette shares how the care expertise at Shriners Children’s St. Louis made a life-changing impact.
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