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Our Vice President of Research
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Providers-and-Research/Research-at-Shriners-Childrens/VP-of-ResearchLearn more about Shriners Children's VP of Research, Dr. Marc Lalande
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Muscular Dystrophy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Muscular-DystrophyAt Shriners Children's, our unique team of specialists provides the highest quality neuromuscular care for your child with muscular dystrophy.
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Facial Cleft
Facial clefts occur when the palate (roof of mouth) and/or lip does not form properly as a baby develops. Children typically require multiple surgeries and therapies as they grow. Shriners Children's offers multidisciplinary team care.
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Traumatic Wounds
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Traumatic-WoundsAnimal bites and friction burns, like road rash or treadmill burns, are examples of traumatic wounds we treat at Shriners Children's. When the skin is punctured by a bite or rubbed briskly on a rough surface, a traumatic wound can occur.
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Patient Story
When Surgery is Not the Best Choice: The Value of Knowing Your Options
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/04/Merryn-Orthopedic-CareMerryn was diagnosed with a benign tumor in her sciatic nerve when she was 11.
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Patient Story
Julie Gives Back Through Girl Scout Project
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/03/Julie-girl-scoutThe team at Shriners Children's St. Louis led Julie through three leg lengthening treatments. Now, her legs are even and she's giving back through her Girl Scouts Gold Award project.
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Patient Story
Steps Toward a Brighter Future: Karita’s Journey of Courage and Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/07/Karita-Proximal-Femoral-Focal-Deficiency-CareSee how Shriners Children’s Greenville helped Karita walk with confidence.
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Patient Story
Weston's Journey Around the Bases
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/07/Westons-Journey-Around-the-BasesAccepting defeat was never an option for Weston and his family.
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Patient Story
Sarah Is Spreading Kindness
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/09/Sarah-Limb-Difference-CareSarah has made it her mission to teach kindness, inclusion and understanding by sharing her journey of being born without a leg.
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Patient Story
A Full Circle Moment: Former Patient Reunites With Physician, Shares Special Tribute
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/04/Austin-Limb-Length-Discrepancy-CareCare was so impactful for Austin that he named his son after his lead physician.
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