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Condition
Spinal Deformity
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Spinal-DeformityAt Shriners Children's, our focus is on early detection and fusionless treatments for the growing spine. Our teams take an integrated approach to the treatment of spinal deformities like scoliosis, kyphosis, or lordosis.
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Condition
Scheuermann’s Kyphosis Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Scheuermanns-KyphosisOnly about 4% to 8% of kids in the United States have Scheuermann's kyphosis, but the physicians at Shriners Children's are skilled at transforming the lives of those who do.
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Condition
Genu Varum
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Genu-Varum"Bowlegs." It's the common name used in place of a medical term — genu varum — for a condition almost all babies are born with. But if your child doesn't outgrown his or her bowlegs, Shriners Children's is there to help.
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Patient Story
A Patient's Handwritten Note Captures an Honest and Trusting Moment
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/01/Piper-Orthopedic-Care-JourneyWhen she was 3, Piper told her family, “My leg just doesn’t work.”
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Patient Story
Chloe's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/02/Chloe17-year-old Chloe returns to Shriners Children's St. Louis, from her home country of St. Lucia, for her second limb lengthening surgery. Her joyful smile matches her bright future.
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Patient Story
Sarah and Her Family Are Co-Chairing the 2025 Boston Haunted Walk
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/04/Sarah-Burn-Care-StorySarah and her family are co-chairing the 2025 Boston Haunted Walk, honoring the care she is receiving at Shriners Children's Boston
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Patient Story
Radiating Positivity: Elisabet's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/04/Elisabet-Osteogenesis-Imperfecta-CareElisabet, 12, lights up every room she enters with her vibrant personality and bright spirit.
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Patient Story
Breaking Barriers: Aidan’s Journey from Clubfoot to Half Marathons
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/06/Aidan-Clubfoot-CareBorn with bilateral clubfoot, Aidan is a thriving college student and active young man thanks to the team at Shriners Children's Northern California.
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Patient Story
A Mother's Love and a Son's Dream: Capturing Matias' Journey
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/04/Matias-Goldenhar-Syndrome-CareMatias is a 7-year-old boy who was diagnosed with Goldenhar syndrome and bilateral profound deafness. He dreamed of having two matching ears.
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Patient Story
Recreational Therapy Inspires Riley
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/09/Recreational-Therapy-Inspires-RileyRiley found hope, a future career and the rehabilitation and support services she needed at Shriners Children's.