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Patient Story
Shriners Children’s Patient Emmy Becomes a Professional NBA Dancer
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/06/Emmys-StoryThanks to five years of excellent care at Shriners Children’s Northern California, Emmy is the youngest member of the Sacramento Kings Dance Team.
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Patient Story
From Patient to Future Surgeon? Justin's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/09/Justin-Scoliosis-CareWhen he was 13, Justin began to develop severe pain in his back. It progressed steadily to the point where he could barely finish a day of school.
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Patient Story
Riding Through Adversity: Carlitos’ Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/12/Carlitos-Amputation-StoryAfter an unexpected bike accident, Carlitos found healing at Shriners Children's Northern California.
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Pediatric Care
Walk-In Fracture and Sports Injury Clinic
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Southern-California/Our-Care/Specialty-ClinicsThe walk-in fracture clinic at Shriners Children’s Southern California is designed with convenience in mind for busy families and children.
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Condition
T.A.R. Syndrome
Shriners Children physicians treat TAR syndrome, a rare disorder present at birth characterized by low levels of platelets in the blood and absence of the bones of the forearms.
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Stickler Syndrome
Stickler syndrome, a genetic disorder, involves larger eyes, small nose and chin, cleft palate and joint issues. Craniofacial surgeons repair facial structure and palate. Orthopedic surgeons and rheumatologists treat bone and joints.
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Tarsal Coalition
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Tarsal-CoalitionAt Shriners Children's, world-class orthopedic care helps patients with tarsal coalition walk, run and play freely.
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Treacher Collins
Treacher Collins is a genetic condition that affects how cheekbones, jaws, ears and eyelids develop, and may impact eating and breathing, as well as hearing and speech. Shriners Children's plastic surgeons can treat this condition.
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Hypotonia Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/HypotoniaShriners Children's offers compassionate, innovative care that improves the quality of life for children with hypotonia.
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tears
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Anterior-Cruciate-Ligament-TearsAn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is a common knee injury seen in our sports medicine clinics. Shriners Children's specialists will determine if surgery is needed depending on the severity of the injury.