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Patient Story
Teen a Shining Example of Bravery and Aloha
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/09/Teen-a-shining-example-of-bravery-and-alohaEven multiple leg surgeries couldn't dull the positivity radiating from this 13-year-old patient.
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Patient Story
Brennen is Ready for the Big Game
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/02/Brennen-is-ready-for-the-big-gameWhile most of the Tampa Bay area is focused on cheering on the Buccaneers and quarterback Tom Brady in Super Bowl LV, Shriners Kid Brennen will be cheering for Nick Allegretti and the Kansas City Chiefs come Sunday.
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Patient Story
Chloe's Bad Break
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/10/Chloes-bad-breakChloe knew something was wrong in the first few moments after she surfaced in the middle of the Lake of the Ozarks. Seconds before, the 16-year-old Wentzville, Missouri, girl had been thrown from a tube dragged by a speed boat. She looked at her left arm, floating in the water, and willed it to move...
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Patient Story
Mother and Son Treated for Osteogenesis Imperfecta at Shriners Hospitals for Children
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/08/Mother-and-son-treated-for-osteogenesis-imperfecta-at-Shriners-Hospitals-for-ChildrenMedical team's expertise in treating osteogenesis imperfecta (brittle bone disease) helps Hunter thrive.
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Patient Story
Patient Shares Her Beautiful Artwork
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/11/Patient-shares-her-beautiful-artworkBoston Shriners Hospital patient Milagros is a talented artist who loves to share her drawings. She is creating a piece to display in the hospital’s family waiting room.
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Condition
Toe-Walking
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Toe-WalkingToe-walking is when a child walks on the balls of his or her feet. It is common in toddlers, and typically children outgrow it. Shriners Children’s is here to help evaluate your toe-walker, and decide if it is time to take a closer look.
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Condition
Ventilator Dependent Tetraplegia
A person with tetraplegia who requires daily use of any type of mechanical ventilation to sustain breathing.
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Condition
Plagiocephaly
Plagiocephaly (flat head syndrome) is a lasting flat spot on an infant's head where bones may not be correctly fusing together. Shriners Children's can diagnose and treat with cranial molding helmets, bands, or surgery.
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Condition
Cavovarus Foot
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Cavovarus-FootCavovarus foot is the development of a higher than normal arch during childhood; making walking or standing uncomfortable. Shriners Children's can provide transformative care.
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Spinal Muscular Atrophy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Spinal-Muscular-AtrophySpinal muscular atrophy attacks nerve cells, called motor neurons, in the spinal cord. At Shriners Children's, we offer treatments including physical therapy, respiratory treatment and surgery.