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Patient Story
'Never Give Up': How a 12-Year-Old with Arthrogryposis Found Her Determination
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/08/Evelyn-Arthrogryposis-CareEvelyn has overcome a rare condition with the pediatric orthopedic expertise provided by the staff at Shriners Children’s St. Louis.
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Patient Story
Zachary is Sporting a Full Life Thanks to Shriners Children’s
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/01/Zach-sporting-full-lifeZachary was diagnosed with arthrogryposis multiple congenital as an infant, a condition where multiple joints of the body are contracted or stiff.
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Patient Story
Molly Explores her World Independently
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/04/Molly-Explores-her-World-IndependentlyA diagnosis of a rare condition led her family to Shriners Children’s
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Patient Story
Theresa Encourages Kitchen Safety
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/04/Theresa-Encourages-Kitchen-SafetyTheresa's love for cooking turned into a nightmare when scalding oil splashed onto her hand while cooking fried chicken, causing her to drop the pan and inflicting severe third- and fourth-degree burns.
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Patient Story
Saint's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/10/SaintSaint's parents share photos on social media to promote acceptance and help other families navigate their own cleft experiences.
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Patient Story
Rosalie Takes First Steps With Optimism and a Smile
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/02/Rosalie-Orthopedic-CareRosalie and her family decided amputation was the best course forward.
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Patient Story
Paying It Forward: Anna’s Dedication to Giving Back
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/02/Anna-Scoliosis-CareFrom cheerleading to pageantry, Anna has never let scoliosis stand in the way of her dreams.
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Patient Story
Emmett Paves the Way for Other Patients
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/04/Emmett-Paves-the-Way-for-Other-PatientsEmmett's leg lengthening treatment plan included placing a nail on the outside of his femur, instead of the inside. It's a technique offered at only a handful of hospitals. Emmett's case was a first for Shriners Children's St. Louis.
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Patient Story
A Mother Recalls Her Daughter's Long Journey to Shriners Children's Texas
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/08/Belens-Long-Journey-to-Shriners-Childrens-TexasSince becoming a patient at the Texas hospital, Belen has received reconstructive care and therapy to increase mobility in both her arm and her hand.
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Patient Story
For Keoni, Born with Bilateral Clubfoot, Shriners Children’s Has Always Been There
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/08/Keoni-StoryKeoni was born with bilateral clubfoot, a condition for which he has received lifelong, ongoing treatment at Shriners Children’s Northern California.
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