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Condition
Werdnig-Hoffmann Disease
Werdnig-Hoffmann disease is a severe form of spinal muscular atrophy. This rare genetic condition causes muscles to weaken, leading to minimal ability to move.
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Our Treatment Approach
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/St-Louis/About-Us/Our-Treatment-ApproachLearn about the innovative and compassionate approach to treatment at Shriners Children's St. Louis
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Our Affiliations and Partners
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Twin-Cities/About-Us/Our-Affiliations-and-PartnersLearn about Shriners Children’s Twin Cities affiliations and partnership with Gillette Children's
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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
Connecting Infant Neck and Hip Care at Shriner's Children's Erie
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/07/Brynlee-Torticollis-CareWhat started as a simple concern about Brynlee’s head movement led to a surprising diagnosis and early treatment that is helping her thrive today.
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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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Provider
Kenneth Silver, MD
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/S/Kenneth-Silver-MD-61686Kenneth Silver, MD specializes in Pediatric Neurology.
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Patient Story
Chasing Dreams One Dance at a Time – Abbey’s Amazing Journey
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/05/Abbey-Cerebral-Palsy-CareWith support from Shriners Children’s Chicago, Abbey went from therapy to dance, cheer and advocacy.
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Patient Story
Eating, Sleeping, and Breathing Soccer
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/03/Kianas-StoryShe had speed, physical strength, and above all the spark in her heart and fire in her eyes.
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Condition
Cerebral Palsy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Cerebral-PalsyAt Shriners Children's, our team of specialists provides individualized care for your child with cerebral palsy.
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