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Patient Story
Achieving Goals on and off the Field: Xavier’s Inspiring Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/03/Xavier-Orthopedic-CareBorn with congenital bilateral tibial hemimelia, a rare condition in which the tibia is absent in both legs, Xavier faced major challenges early in life.
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Patient Story
Zachary is Sporting a Full Life Thanks to Shriners Children’s
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/01/Zach-sporting-full-lifeZachary was diagnosed with arthrogryposis multiple congenital as an infant, a condition where multiple joints of the body are contracted or stiff.
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Patient Story
Beyond the Diagnosis: How Olivia Dances, Flips and Creates
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/11/Olivia-symbrachydactyly-careOlivia was born with hand and chest differences, but with skilled, non-surgical care from Shriners Children’s, she’s learned to adapt confidently. Today, she thrives in everything from art to dance.
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Patient Story
Teen Is State Wheelchair Racing Champion Two Years in a Row
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/08/Teen-Is-State-Wheelchair-Racing-ChampionSpine and spinal cord injury care at Shriners Children's helped Andrea roll to victories in wheelchair track.
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Patient Story
A Little Boy, a Great Lesson in Resilience
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/08/Alex-Congenital-Scoliosis-CareAfter two months of treatment, Alex celebrated Mother’s Day and his mom’s birthday with a big surprise.
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Patient Story
Jennifer, Framing Personal and Professional Success
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/04/Framing--personal-and-professional-successAfter several treatments for arthrogryposis, Jennifer always knew that she would achieve her dreams.
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News
Medical Staff Presentations Strengthen and Advance Care for Patients
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/10/Medical-staff-presentations-strengthen-and-advance-care-for-patientsShriners Hospitals for Children — Northern California’s Assistant Chief of Orthopaedics Jon Davids, M.D., and orthopaedic surgeon Vedant Kulkarni, M.D., will present at the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Development Medicine (AACPDM) meeting.
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Raising Awareness of Scoliosis After Childhood Spinal Cord Injury
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2025/09/Raising-Awareness-of-Scoliosis-After-Childhood-Spinal-Cord-InjuryDuring Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month, Shriners Children’s highlights scoliosis as a common condition after spinal injury.
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Shriners Children's Medical Leaders Educate and Learn at Prestigious National Cerebral Palsy Conference
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/11/AACPDM-2024-storyShriners Children’s physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, social workers, engineers and scientists contributed their expertise and knowledge at the 78th American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AACPDM) Annual Meeting.
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Rep. Doris Matsui Visits Shriners Children's Northern California
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/11/Rep-Doris-Matsui-visits-Shriners-Childrens-Northern-CaliforniaStaff members welcomed Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-06) to Shriners Children’s Northern California, the largest multidisciplinary hospital in the Shriners Children’s system.
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