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Provider
Lael M. Luedtke, MD
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/L/Lael-M-Luedtke-MD-76668Lael M. Luedtke, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery.
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Provider
Vishwas R. Talwalkar, MD
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/T/Vishwas-R-Talwalkar-MD-67099Vishwas R. Talwalkar, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery.
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Patient Story
Chasing Dreams One Dance at a Time – Abbey’s Amazing Journey
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/05/Abbey-Cerebral-Palsy-CareWith support from Shriners Children’s Chicago, Abbey went from therapy to dance, cheer and advocacy.
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Patient Story
Sisters With Scoliosis Encourage Screenings
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/06/Halie-and-SamanthaScoliosis runs in Halie and Samantha's family, but thanks to early detection and intervention, the sisters are able to live full, active lives.
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Patient Story
Honorary Captain Has Eyes Set on Future
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/06/Eyes-Set-on-FutureMalorie, a Shriners Children's St. Louis patient, heads to Pittsburg State University several months early for role as 'honorary captain' of the Kansas Shrine Bowl.
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Patient Story
Meet Luke: Our 100th Motion Analysis Center Patient
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/10/LukeLuke became a patient after a motorbike accident destroyed the tendons in the front of his left leg.
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Patient Story
Getting Ahead of the Curve
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/12/Getting-Ahead-of-the-CurveTwo years ago a minor slip and fall at home led to Reyna's diagnosis of scoliosis.
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Patient Story
"Extraordinary" Experience at Shriners Children’s Boston
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/10/Extraordinary-Experience-at-Shriners-ChildrensD’Anayli was referred to Shriners Children's Boston by her local physician to reconstruct her soft palate and explore additional craniofacial care.
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Patient Story
From Diagnosis to Canvas: Isabella’s Artful Journey with Scoliosis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/03/Isabellas-Artful-Journey-with-ScoliosisIsabella, a patient with scoliosis at Shriners Children's Southern California, turns her story into art.
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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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