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Patient Story
Shane: Back on the Court with a New Mission
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/09/Shane-Back-on-the-CourtAfter receiving injury care from Shriners Children's, Shane is back to playing the game he loves with a new found mission to help kids with orthopedic needs.
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Patient Story
A Full Circle Moment: Keegan Gives Back
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/05/Keegan-Gives-BackWhen Keegan turned 21 and graduated from pediatric care at Shriners Children’s, she stayed in touch with Brock McConkey, CPO, who has been her prosthetist since she was 18 months old. One day, he called her with the opportunity of a lifetime.
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Patient Story
From Patient to Powerlifter: Former Patient Uses Passion to Give Back to Shriners Children's Lexington
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/02/Zack-Orthopedic-CareZack uses his passion for powerlifting to give back to the dedicated medical staff that helped him gain the ability to walk, run and chase his dreams.
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Patient Story
Grateful Family Gives Back Following Burn Care at Shriners Children's Boston
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/09/Burn-Patient-Family-Gives-BackNine year old Cadence was enjoying a spring evening with her family at their home in upstate New York when a terrible accident occurred around their fire pit.
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Condition
Syndesmotic Injuries
Syndesmotic injuries, also called high ankle sprains, are common sports injuries affecting the ankle and lower leg. The physicians at Shriners Children’s can recommend treatment based on severity of the injury.
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Patient Story
Back in the Game
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/09/Back-in-the-GameSammy has made a full return to competitive golf and football after highly specialized sports medicine knee surgery and rehabilitation.
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Condition
Medial Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries
UCL tears are common sports injuries of the elbow caused by stress or overuse, particularly for overhead arm use, such as adolescent baseball pitchers. UCL injuries can cause pain, instability, or looseness in the elbow.
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Condition
Articular Cartilage Injuries
Articular cartilage injuries result from trauma or wear and tear to the tissue that acts as a shock absorber in the knee. Pain, swelling and stiffness are common. Shriners Children’s offers both surgical and non-surgical treatment options.
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Condition
Friction Injuries
A friction injury resembles a burn and occurs when skin is harmed by rubbing against a hard surface, causing heat and abrasion. Our burn care teams are skilled at treating these injuries.
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Podcast
Nutrition Advice for Healing and Health
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2022/01/Nutrition-Advice-for-Healing-and-HealthClinical dietitian on proper nutrition to help children prepare for surgery, heal and be healthy.
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