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Patient Story
Brody’s Parents Encourage Caregivers to Rely on the Support System at Shriners Children’s Boston
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/07/Support-System-at-Shriners-Childrens-BostonBrody is a craniofacial patient at Shriners Children's Boston, and his parents recommend finding connections with families who have been through similar situations.
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Patient Story
Ohio Teen Reflects on Burn Recovery
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/01/Bryson-Burn-RecoveryBryson said it is 'surreal' how far he has come since his injuries sustained in a gas can explosion.
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Condition
Electrical Burn Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Electrical-BurnsAt Shriners Children's, our team uses advanced diagnostics and innovative treatments to care for electrical burns.
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Patient Story
Sarah’s Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/01/SarahShriners Children's Boston plastic surgeons have the expertise to treat difficult burn scars so patients like Sarah can lead full, active lives.
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Condition
Contractures
A fixed tightening of muscle, tendons, ligaments, or skin which prevents normal movement of the associated body part. An injury such as a severe burn can cause contracture of the skin.
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Patient Story
Straightening Manny’s Steps: How Shriners Children’s Tackles Cerebral Palsy Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/12/Manny-Cerebral-Palsy-Care-JourneyManny was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at a young age and has been a patient at Shriners Children's Northern California since he was 6 years old.
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Patient Story
Teen in Oscar-Winning Documentary Recovers Thanks to Shriners Children's
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/04/Teen-in-Oscar-winning-Documentary-RecoversIvan has undergone more than 10 surgeries and hundreds of hours of therapy. He and his mother found it too difficult to speak about their experience until now.
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Patient Story
Meet Dianelys: From Puerto Rico to Boston for Critical Burn Care and Rehabilitation
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/04/Meet-DianelysAfter being burned over 80% of her body in a catastrophic house fire, Dianelys received lifesaving care at Shriners Children's Boston. She is back to being a kid at home in Puerto Rico.
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Patient Story
Ohio Teen Warns of Dangers From Flammable Liquids
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/06/Kennedy-Flammable-Liquid-BurnKennedy sustained burns on her arm, hand, stomach and thighs after a lit candle ignited the fumes from her nail polish remover.
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Patient Story
Mother Raises Awareness After Son's Burn Care at Shriners Children’s Boston
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/04/Walkers-StoryWalker’s burn care at Shriners Children’s Boston comes with an important message for families.