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Patient Story
Hannah Reaches Exciting Milestones in Her Physical Therapy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/03/Hannah-Reaches-Exciting-MilestonesAfter a tragic accident, Hannah makes huge strides in therapy with her determination and positive attitude.
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Patient Story
Meet Our New International Patient Ambassador, Brandon
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/07/International-Patient-Ambassador-BrandonBrandon's journey of recovering from acute flaccid myelitis to becoming an International Patient Ambassador exemplifies the power of resilience.
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Patient Story
Alyssa's Run For Team Shriners
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/09/Alyssa-Runs-For-Team-ShrinersAlyssa runs for the hospital that corrected her club feet.
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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
Shriners Children’s Gives Burn Survivor a Positive Outlook on Life
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/10/Burn-Survivor-TommyFor six weeks, Tommy was in a medically induced coma and woke up at Shriners Children’s Northern California’s ICU. His hands and legs were badly burned, needing over surgeries to save them.
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Condition
Syndromic Scoliosis
Syndromic scoliosis is a side-to-side curve of the spine that develops as part of a syndrome. When a child is diagnosed with a condition, there are certain predictable symptoms expected to appear attached to that syndrome.
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Duplicated Thumb
Thumb duplication is a form of polydactyly, a congenital condition where a child is born with more than five digits on a hand or foot. Polydactyly may occur in both the hands and feet.
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Condition
Gaucher Disease
There are three variations of Gaucher disease, an inherited metabolic disorder. Treatment options depend on which type a child has and are tailored to prevent or lessen symptoms with an overall goal to improve quality of life.
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Pseudoachondroplasia
Pseudoachondroplasia is a type of dwarfism resulting in short stature with normal facial features, head size, and intelligence. Shriners Children's closely monitors symptoms and provides surgical care if needed.
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Mesenchymal Scoliosis
Mesenchymal scoliosis is a curve of the spine caused by other medical conditions, such as osteogenesis imperfecta, that may weaken or destabilize a child's spine.
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