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Patient Story
A Promise to the Next Me: Johan’s Path to Healing and Helping
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/06/Johan-Cleft-Lip-and-Palate-CareAs a cleft lip and palate patient at Shriners Children’s Texas for more than a decade, Johan is now nearing the end of one of the most significant phases of his treatment: a procedure known as maxillary distraction osteogenesis.
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Patient Story
Standing On My Own
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/12/Standing-On-My-OwnPatient Maria learns to stand with help from Pediatric Orthotics and Prosthetic Services.
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Patient Story
Braelee Balances Beams and Back Braces
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/07/Braelee-Scoliosis-CareBraelee is a competitive gymnast, a young artist and a patient with scoliosis being treated at Shriners Children's Texas.
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Patient Story
Dennilson: Strength and Love of Sports
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/09/Dennilson-Patient-AmbassadorSince his birth, Dennilson has known how to overcome the circumstances that life has put along his way, which have resulted in success and learning.
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Patient Story
Meet 2025 Portland Walk for LOVE Patient Ambassador: Brianna
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/07/Brianna-Prosthetic-CareEager to share her gratitude for the care she received as a child, Brianna now gives back to Shriners Children's as a Patient Ambassador for the 2025 Shriners Children’s Portland Walk for LOVE.
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Patient Story
One in a Million: Andrew's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/08/One-in-a-MillionSuccessful treatment for a rare diagnosis enables Andrew to take center stage.
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Condition
Cleft Hand
Cleft hand, also known as central deficiency or ectrodactyly, forms before birth. Characterized by the absence of one or more fingers, the hand is often V-shaped. Shriners Children's treatment includes occupational therapy and surgery.
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Service
Child Life Services
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Child-Life-ServicesChild life professionals at Shriners Children’s take pride in focusing on the "above and beyond" aspects of medical care for our patients. From procedure support to camps, they are ready to advocate for your family.
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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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Service
Neurology Services
Physicians at Shriners Children's can provide early diagnosis, intervention and treatment for neurological disorders as well as ongoing care for a neurological component of a child's condition.
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