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Patient Story
Melissa's Journey: A Song of Strength and Hope
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/05/Melissa-Fibular-Deficiency-CareDiagnosed in her mother’s womb with fibular deficiency, a condition where one leg is shorter than the other because of a shortened fibula, Melissa has spent the past year undergoing treatment at Shriners Children’s Texas.
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Patient Story
"Living an Exceptional Life" Thanks to Shriners Children's Boston
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/03/Peters-StoryIn early December 1995, a cooking accident left Peter with second- and third- degree burns over a third of his body from boiling water.
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Patient Story
Shane: Back on the Court with a New Mission
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/09/Shane-Back-on-the-CourtAfter receiving injury care from Shriners Children's, Shane is back to playing the game he loves with a new found mission to help kids with orthopedic needs.
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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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Patient Story
Healing Beyond the Surface: How Shriners Children's Burn Care Changed Leslie’s Life
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/02/Leslies-Burn-Care-StoryAfter sustaining burns on 80% of her body, Leslie’s resilience and determination shine as she rebuilds her life.
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Patient Story
Santvana’s Symphony of Strength
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/11/Santvana-Burn-CareShriners Children’s goal is always to help patients regain the ability to do what they want to do, and Santvana’s determination to play the violin is a perfect example of this philosophy in action.
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tears
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Anterior-Cruciate-Ligament-TearsAn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is a common knee injury seen in our sports medicine clinics. Shriners Children's specialists will determine if surgery is needed depending on the severity of the injury.
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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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Transverse Myelitis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Transverse-MyelitisTransverse myelitis (TM) is a neurological disorder caused by inflammation of the spinal cord that affects mostly children. Doctors and therapists at Shriners Children’s provide prompt, family-centered care to fit your child’s needs.
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