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Patient Story
Rare Disease Day 2023: Keira and Hannea's Journeys at Shriners Children's
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/02/Rare-Disease-DayRead the stories of Keira and Hannea, who both found their homes away from home at Shriners Children's Philadelphia while receiving care for their rare medical conditions.
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Patient Story
Mahir's ACL Injury
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/02/Mahirs-ACL-InjuryMahir panicked when he tore his ACL. At Shriners Children's Philadelphia, he received the BEAR Implant surgery, and after a few months of physical therapy, he is making great progress.
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Patient Story
Gabrielle's Story: A Worlds-Level Cheerleader Shares Her Scoliosis Journey
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/05/Gabrielle-Worlds-Level-CheerleaderGabrielle was diagnosed with scoliosis as a child. Read her story as she shares how the care she received at Shriners Children's Philadelphia has helped her continue doing what she loves.
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Patient Story
Robi’s Rehabilitation Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/11/RobiRobi came to Shriners Children’s Philadelphia from Ethiopia after a spinal cord injury left him paralyzed below the waist.
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Patient Story
Getting Stronger Every Day: Charlotte's Story of Courage and Perseverance
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/09/Charlotte-Scoliosis-CareCharlotte, a patient at Shriners Children’s Philadelphia, is treated for scoliosis and had spinal fusion surgery.
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Patient Story
BEAR Implant: The Catalyst to Recovery for A Young Athlete
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/11/Gracie-Lower-Extremity-CareGracie, a patient at Shriners Children's Philadelphia and Shriners Children's Doylestown, received the BEAR Implant surgery to fix an ACL tear.
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News
Shaping Future Surgeons Through Fellowship
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/06/Spine-FellowsShriners Children's Philadelphia offers an extensive orthopedic fellowship program in three major service lines: upper extremity, lower extremity and spine.
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News
Hospital Board Member Pays it Back by Paying it Forward
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/01/Hospital-board-member-pays-it-back-by-paying-it-forwardBoard member Jim Atkins shares his story about becoming a Shriner and joining the board at thr Philadelphia Shriners Hospital.
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Patient Story
Perseverance With a Prosthesis: Jabin's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/04/Jabin-Prosthetic-CareJabin is a Shriners Children's Philadelphia patient who receives prosthetic care.
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Staying Ahead of the Curve in Scoliosis Research
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/06/Scoliosis-ResearchShriners Children’s Philadelphia offers a complete scoliosis care program, from regular screenings to surgery.
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