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Condition
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Spinal-Muscular-AtrophySpinal muscular atrophy attacks nerve cells, called motor neurons, in the spinal cord. At Shriners Children's, we offer treatments including physical therapy, respiratory treatment and surgery.
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Patient Story
Shriners Children's Boston Patient Camden Dresses as his Favorite Clinician
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/01/Camden-StoryCamden is receiving specialized burn care at Shriners Children's Boston.
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Patient Story
Laykin Strong
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/11/Laykins-Spinal-Cord-Injury-JourneyLaykin began coming to Shriners Children's Philadelphia this past spring for outpatient therapy. Read her story and learn more about the specialized care she receives.
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Patient Story
Shooting for the Stars: Charlotte's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/03/Charlotte-Amputation-CareBorn without a fibula in her right leg, Charlotte has never let that slow her down one step.
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Patient Story
Stronger Than Steel: Christian’s Recovery and Creative Spirit
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/04/Christian-Burn-CareFifteen-year-old Christian, a high school sophomore from Willis, Texas, is currently recovering at Shriners Children’s Texas after surviving a devastating burn injury at his home.
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Patient Story
Richard Receives the BEAR Implant Surgery
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/07/Richard-Receives-BEAR-Implant-SurgeryAfter tearing his ACL, Richard sought care at Shriners Children's Philadelphia, where he received the BEAR Implant surgery.
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Patient Story
Bridget’s Story: An Athlete’s Triumphant Return to the Stage
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/05/An-Athletes-Triumphant-Return-To-the-StageAfter sustaining a knee injury while dancing, Bridget and her family turned to Shriners Children's New England for specialty sports health and medicine care. Post-surgery, she has felt stronger than ever and continues to shine on stage.
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Patient Story
Brinae's Journey Back to Dance
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/10/Brinae-Orthopedic-CareBrinae’s dream to dance returned after amputation, thanks to the prosthetic and therapy care she received from the staff at Shriners Children’s.
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Condition
Spondylolysis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/SpondylolysisShriners Children's physicians have vast experience treating spondylolysis, a spine condition that can lead to small stress fractures or cracks in the vertebrae, often after repeated injuries during sports.
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Service
Functional Electrical Stimulation Machines
Functional electrical stimulation machines use low-energy electrical pulses to artificially generate body movements such as grasping, walking, and standing in children who have been paralyzed.
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