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Patient Story
Hadley Reaches Her Goals
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/08/Hadley-Limb-Deficiency-CareHadley has faced unique challenges throughout her life but thanks to Shriners Children's and our generous supporters, she can live a life with No Limits and achieve more than she ever thought possible.
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Patient Story
Amelia’s Journey: How Pediatric Expertise Solved a Four-Year Medical Mystery
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/09/Amelia-Hip-Dysplasia-CareAfter years of unexplained pain, missed diagnoses, and endless frustration, 15-year-old Amelia finally found answers and hope at Shriners Children’s Northern California.
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Patient Story
Racing to Recovery: Aubree's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/09/Aubree-Upper-Extremity-CareAubree, a patient at Shriners Children's Philadelphia, received upper extremity care and had surgery on her elbow.
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Patient Story
Returning to the Sport She Loves: Annabel's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/09/Annabel-Orthopedic-CareAnnabel, a patient at Shriners Children’s Philadelphia, is being treated for an elbow injury through orthopedic surgery.
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Patient Story
Mother of Burn Patient Encourages Kitchen Safety During Burn Awareness Week
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/02/Kohens-StoryIn December 2021, Kohen, an active 1½-year-old, grabbed onto the cord of a nearby rice cooker while sitting at his high chair in the kitchen.
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Event
2026 Shriners Children's State of Science: Focus on Tissue Engineering Research
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Events/2026/03/2026-Shriners-Childrens-State-of-ScienceShriners Children’s Boston is hosting a systemwide research conference, highlighting innovations in tissue engineering
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Treatment
Ileostomy
An ileostomy helps waste and gas exit the body without passing through the colon or rectum. An Ileostomy is typically used when a disease is preventing the colon from working properly or the colon has to be removed.
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Treatment
Ravitch Procedure
Corrects severe or complex cases of pectus carinatum and pectus excavatum by removing the cartilage causing the defect. The sternum is then placed in the normal position.
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Treatment
Alternatives To Rectal Enemas
Our team provides individualized diets, laxatives and psychosocial therapy to provide relief for children with constipation.
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Treatment
Limb Lengthening
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Limb-LengtheningShriners Children's experienced pediatric orthopedic surgeons are known throughout the country and the world for their skill in performing limb lengthening surgeries.
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