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Patient Story
Former Shriners Children’s Northern California Patient Gears Up for Paris Paralympic Games
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Paralympic-Stories/2024/Bethany-ParalympicsBethany Zummo hopes to help bring home a third gold medal for the U.S. Sitting Volleyball Team.
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Patient Story
Living with a 'Lucky Fin': Kruz’s Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/11/Kruz-Erbs-Palsy-CareKruz received upper extremity care and had surgery for his brachial plexus injury.
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Patient Story
Go Theo Go!
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/01/Go-Theo-GoFollowing surgery and bracing for dislocation of her left hip (developmental hip dysplasia), Theodora (Theo) has one speed - GO!
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Patient Story
Meet Our New International Patient Ambassador, Brandon
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/07/International-Patient-Ambassador-BrandonBrandon's journey of recovering from acute flaccid myelitis to becoming an International Patient Ambassador exemplifies the power of resilience.
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Patient Story
Jenny Sails Solo Around the Globe
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/08/Jenny-Sails-Solo-Around-the-GlobeA former Shriners Children's patient who once struggled to walk is now sailing across the globe on her own.
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Patient Story
A Meaningful Homecoming
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/11/Denos-Orthopedic-CareA former Shriners Children’s patient transforms care for others in The Republic of Cyprus.
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Pseudoachondroplasia
Pseudoachondroplasia is a type of dwarfism resulting in short stature with normal facial features, head size, and intelligence. Shriners Children's closely monitors symptoms and provides surgical care if needed.
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Sunburns
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/SunburnsSunburns can be surprisingly serious. When your child is treated at Shriners Children’s you know the outcome is in the hands of the medical leaders in burn care.
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Cleft Palate
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Cleft-PalateA cleft palate occurs when tissues that form the roof of the mouth don’t join together before birth. Shriners Children’s team care repairs and restores each child physically and psychologically.
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Syndactyly Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/SyndactylyHaving syndactyly, also known as webbed fingers or toes, isn't rare. But the way award-winning physicians at Shriners Children's treat the condition is.
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