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Patient Story
The Fulkerson Method: Procedure Addresses Teen's Chronic Knee Pain
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/09/The-Fulkerson-method-Procedure-addresses-teens-chronic-knee-painShortly after her first visit to the Greenville Shriners Hospital, a diagnosis was clear – patellofemoral instability. Alexis’ inner growth plate in her knee was outgrowing her outer knee growth plate, causing her knee to pop out of place on occasion.
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Patient Story
From Dislocated to Dancing
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/02/From-dislocated-to-dancingRobert had just moved to Houston in 2000 when he found out cancer was going to claim his mother’s life. Shirley had been the one who was most there for him when he started his St. Louis Shriners Hospital journey in 1969.
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Patient Story
Abie's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/02/Abies-storyWhen Abraham, lovingly called “Abie” or “Abe” by his family, was born with a soft cleft palate, his parents were completely taken off-guard and had no idea where to turn.
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Patient Story
Dancer Leaps Into Innovative Fusionless Option
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/09/Dancer-leaps-into-innovative-fusionless-optionDancer leaps into innovative fusionless option with VBT tether.
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Patient Story
Frankie's story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/08/Frankies-storyA boy from Nigeria travels to the Cincinnati Shriners Hospital for cleft palate surgery, and finds benefit in getting stranded in the U.S. during COVID-19. The delay allows him time to also receive speech therapy.
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Patient Story
Sisters Overcome Physical Differences and Shine on the Track Field
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/08/Sisters-overcome-physical-differences-and-shine-on-the-track-fieldBayley, Bella and Beka are three dynamic sisters who stand out on the track field and don’t let their physical differences slow them down.
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Treatment
Rectal Biopsy
Shriners Children’s doctors may need to take a small sample of tissue from the rectum to confirm if a child has specific rectal disorder or disease.
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Treatment
Mitrofanoff
A small channel that connects the bladder to the outside of the body. A catheter is used to empty urine from the bladder through the channel, and a one way flap valve is used to maintain urine control.