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Patient Story
Florida Boy Brings a Ray of Sunshine to Shriners Children’s Texas
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/02/Nathan-Brings-SunshineFun-loving and always talkative, Nate brings a ray of sunshine to the halls of Shriners Children’s Texas, no matter the weather outside.
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Patient Story
BEAR Implant: The Catalyst to Recovery for A Young Athlete
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/11/Gracie-Lower-Extremity-CareGracie, a patient at Shriners Children's Philadelphia and Shriners Children's Doylestown, received the BEAR Implant surgery to fix an ACL tear.
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Condition
Acondroplasia Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/AchondroplasiaShriners Children's offers comprehensive specialty care for children with dwarfism, including achondroplasia.
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Condition
Osteogenesis Imperfecta or Brittle Bone Disease
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Osteogenesis-ImperfectaCommonly referred to as brittle bone disease, osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a rare, permanent genetic disorder that prevents the building of strong bones.
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Condition
Amputations
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/AmputationsAmputation due to trauma or as part of a treatment program can be a trying time for children and families, both physically and emotionally. At Shriners Children’s, our goal is to improve the function, mobility and independence of each child.
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Condition
Sinding-Larsen-Johansson Syndrome
Sinding-Larsen-Johansson syndrome, also called jumper’s knee, manifests as pain at the bottom of the kneecap. It is caused by swelling and irritation of the growth plate in the knee.
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Condition
Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Slipped-Capital-Femoral-EpiphysisShriners Children's offers a comprehensive hip program that ensures your child receives wrap-around specialty care for their growing bones and joints.
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Condition
Patellar Instability
Patellar instability is a condition in the knee where the kneecap is unstable and moves out of place, or dislocates. Shriners Children’s treatment may include physical therapy, immobilization (casting) or surgery.
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Provider
Michael S. Kain, MD
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/K/Michael-S-Kain-MD-92055Michael S. Kain, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery.
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News
Shriners Children's Boston Patients Thrive as Members of Team Brave
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/09/Patients-Thrive-as-Members-of-Team-BravePartnership with the Boston Firefighters Burn Foundation helps patients gain strength and confidence.
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