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Patient Story
Bracing Against the Curve: Anakalia’s Story of Strength and Support from Shriners Children’s
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/04/Bracing-Against-the-CurveAnakalia was born with osteogenesis imperfecta. Unlike many families, her parents were fully prepared to care for a child with this disorder, since her dad, Mike, was born with the same condition.
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Patient Story
A Generational Story of Community
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/02/Ethans-Scoliosis-StoryEthan came to Shriners Children's Philadelphia from Alabama for scoliosis surgery.
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Patient Story
Shriners Children’s St. Louis Impacts Two Generations of Spine Patients
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/03/Rumer-Scoliosis-CareThis mother and son duo have both received world-class scoliosis care at Shriners Children's St. Louis.
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Patient Story
Pioneering Spine Surgery Puts Competitive Cheerleader Back on the Mat
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/05/AudreySpine surgery at Shriners Children's put Audrey right back on the cheer mat excelling at a performance level higher than ever before.
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Patient Story
Erie Patient and Orthotist Earn National Recognition for Scoliosis Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/09/Abagail-and-Hannah-at-the-AOPA-National-AssemblyShriners Children’s Erie patient Abagail and her orthotist traveled to Orlando, Florida, where they received prestigious national recognition from the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association at its National Assembly.
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Patient Story
Laykin Strong
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/11/Laykins-Spinal-Cord-Injury-JourneyLaykin began coming to Shriners Children's Philadelphia this past spring for outpatient therapy. Read her story and learn more about the specialized care she receives.
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Patient Story
Finding Freedom in Halo Traction
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/05/KennedyChicago girl seeks scoliosis and kyphosis care in St. Louis, undergoes halo traction and spine surgery.
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Patient Story
Changing the Game: Adaptive Sports
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/08/Steven-Adaptive-SportsWhen participating in adaptive sports it is important to keep safety in mind. Former patient Steven shares some tips on how to keep safe while playing.
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Patient Story
Making History as Shriners Children’s Texas First Spine Surgery
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/10/Alysa-Spine-SurgeryAlysa recently made history as the first patient to undergo spine surgery at Shriners Children's Texas in Galveston.
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Pediatric Care
History of Shriners Children's Chicago
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Chicago/About-Us/Our-HistoryShriners Children's Chicago opened March 20, 1926.
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