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Patient Story
Jovani's story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/07/Jovanis-storyWhen the state permitted the resumption of non-emergency surgeries, Jovani’s case was the first performed at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Boston.
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Patient Story
Orthotic and Prosthetic Services Help Teen Girl Pursue Her Passions
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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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Patient Story
Rickey's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/11/Rickeys-storyTeen is inspired to become a doctor after life changing care at Boston Shriners Hospital.
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Patient Story
The Story of Big James
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/02/The-story-of-Big-JamesThey called him Big James, and when he was tracking down varsity quarterbacks as a high school underclassman in the state championships, he was a special sight to see – especially to those who knew The Story.
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Patient Story
Vertebral Body Tethering Leads to Patient Doing Backflips
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Patient Story
I will compete in the Olympics
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/11/Competir-en-las-OlimpiadasPaulina is an active patient at Shriners Hospital; she is 10 years old and has a passion for gymnastics since she was a kid.
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Patient Story
Carolyn's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/10/Carolyns-storyCarolyn’s journey with the Boston Shriners Hospital began in March of 2019, following a kitchen accident in her home state of Connecticut.
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Patient Story
Dad's Words: Our Shriners Hospital Experience
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/01/Dads-words-Our-Shriners-Hospital-experienceThere is no instruction manual for parenthood, but even if there was, I don’t think it would have a section on how to react when your child tells you they want to die.
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Treatment
Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy
Selective dorsal rhizotomy is a neurosurgical procedure where certain spinal nerves are selectively cut in order to reduce spasticity in legs and improve muscle development.