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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
Katherine's Road to Recovery and Determination to Give Back
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/10/Katherines-road-to-recovery-and-determination-to-give-backKatherine's car accident led her to receive life-changing care at the Boston Shriners Hospital.
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Podcast
Spine Brace 101
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2022/12/Spine-Brace-For-A-ChildLearn what to expect when your child has a spine brace in podcast with Dr. John Ghazi, MD, and Bill Craggs.
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Podcast
Alec and His Doctor
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/05/Alec-and-His-DoctorPodcast with Alec and Dr. Peter Smith about Shriners Children's and osteogenesis imperfecta care.
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Condition
Genu Varum
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Genu-Varum"Bowlegs." It's the common name used in place of a medical term — genu varum — for a condition almost all babies are born with. But if your child doesn't outgrown his or her bowlegs, Shriners Children's is there to help.
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Condition
Acromioclavicular Joint Separation
Acromioclavicular joint separation (AC joint separation) is known as a separated shoulder. This frequent injury is a partial or complete separation of the two points of the shoulder. Treatment may include physical therapy or surgery.
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Condition
Tendon Ruptures
Tendon ruptures are partial or complete tears of the band-like tissue that connects to muscles and bones. Shriners Children's offers a variety of treatment including imaging, splinting, surgery and rehabilitation therapy.
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Condition
Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Slipped-Capital-Femoral-EpiphysisShriners Children's offers a comprehensive hip program that ensures your child receives wrap-around specialty care for their growing bones and joints.
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Condition
Growth Plate Injuries
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Growth-Plate-InjuriesGrowth plate injuries affect the developing tissues that define the length and shape of bones in adolescents. Shriners Children’s has the specialized expertise you can count on to know what steps are essential to your child’s recovery.
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Condition
Facial Deformity
A facial deformity occurs when the face or bones in the head develop differently, as with cleft lip and palate, or can happen with trauma, such as the loss of an ear from a burn. Shriners Children's can treat with reconstructive surgery.
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