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Patient Story
From Patient to Powerlifter: Former Patient Uses Passion to Give Back to Shriners Children's Lexington
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/02/Zack-Orthopedic-CareZack uses his passion for powerlifting to give back to the dedicated medical staff that helped him gain the ability to walk, run and chase his dreams.
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Patient Story
Competitive Cheerleader with Cerebral Palsy Thanks Shriners Children’s for Her Success
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/04/Competitive-Cheerleader-with-Cerebral-Palsy-Thanks-Shriners-Childrens-for-Her-SuccessPayton was born with cerebral palsy but refuses to let her condition hold her back from the things she loves.
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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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Condition
Ulnar Polydactyly
Extra fingers can be located anywhere on the hand. Ulnar polydactyly occurs when a child is born with an additional “little finger” located on the pinky finger side of the hand, known as the ulnar side.
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Patient Story
From Bolivia to Philadelphia: Joissy’s Scoliosis Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/03/Joissys-Scoliosis-StoryJoissy and her family found world-class scoliosis care, love and support at Shriners Children's Philadelphia.
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Patient Story
Living with a 'Lucky Fin': Kruz’s Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/11/Kruz-Erbs-Palsy-CareKruz received upper extremity care and had surgery for his brachial plexus injury.
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Patient Story
Go Theo Go!
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/01/Go-Theo-GoFollowing surgery and bracing for dislocation of her left hip (developmental hip dysplasia), Theodora (Theo) has one speed - GO!
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Patient Story
Keauna's Decade-Long Journey to Pain Relief
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/04/Keaunas-Decade-Long-Journey-to-Pain-ReliefAfter encountering many misdiagnoses, Keauna’s family was met with compassion and increased mobility at Shriners Children’s St. Louis.
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Condition
Syndromic Scoliosis
Syndromic scoliosis is a side-to-side curve of the spine that develops as part of a syndrome. When a child is diagnosed with a condition, there are certain predictable symptoms expected to appear attached to that syndrome.
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Condition
Duplicated Thumb
Thumb duplication is a form of polydactyly, a congenital condition where a child is born with more than five digits on a hand or foot. Polydactyly may occur in both the hands and feet.
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