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Patient Story
Shriners Children’s Boston Helps Former Patient Realize Her Passion
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/02/Former-Patient-Realizes-Her-PassionLauren received burn care at Shriners Children's Boston after a scald injury.
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Patient Story
Xavier: Holding His Head High Despite the Obstacles
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/09/Xavier-Sports-Medicine-CareXavier went from injury to recovery and now stands tall with strength and determination.
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Electrical Burn Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Electrical-BurnsAt Shriners Children's, our team uses advanced diagnostics and innovative treatments to care for electrical burns.
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Thrower's Shoulder
Thrower's Shoulder is caused by increased load on the rotator cuff tendons surrounding the shoulder joint, which causes pain. Shriners Children's can develop a plan to treat this overuse injury.
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Neuromuscular Scoliosis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Neuromuscular-ScoliosisNeuromuscular scoliosis, seen in children who have medical conditions that impair their ability to control the spine-supporting muscles, is the second most common type of scoliosis. Shriners Children's has seen tens of thousands of children with neuromuscular scoliosis.
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Knee Intra-Articular Tumors
At Shriners Children's, we take extra care in diagnosing conditions like intra-articular tumors, which can often look like soft tissue swelling of the joint. Our teams work together to care for your child, whatever the diagnosis.
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Pelvic Avulsions
Pelvic avulsions are fractures of the pelvis in which a tendon or ligament pulls off a piece of bone from the hip. These injuries are often seen in athletes who have tight muscles or fail to properly warm up and stretch prior to exercise.
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Pectoralis Major Tendon Ruptures
Pectoralis major tendon rupture is an extreme injury of the chest muscle, when the tendon pulls, but remains attached, usually during a bench press or other sports activities.
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Syndesmotic Injuries
Syndesmotic injuries, also called high ankle sprains, are common sports injuries affecting the ankle and lower leg. The physicians at Shriners Children’s can recommend treatment based on severity of the injury.
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Ulnar Polydactyly
Extra fingers can be located anywhere on the hand. Ulnar polydactyly occurs when a child is born with an additional “little finger” located on the pinky finger side of the hand, known as the ulnar side.
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