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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
Rare Conditions, Extraordinary Courage: Dominic’s Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/04/Dominic-Osteogenesis-Imperfecta-CareDominic’s journey at Shriners Children’s Northern California spans over a decade of specialized care, beginning with a rare diagnosis of osteogenesis imperfecta and Brucks syndrome.
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Patient Story
Mathias' ACL Injury
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/04/Mathias-Sports-Injury-CareMathias tore his ACL playing soccer and received the BEAR implant surgery. Read his story to learn how he is doing now.
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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
From Shirts to Skins – Grady’s Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/03/Grady-Scoliosis-CareWhen his scoliosis pain began to interfere with his basketball, Grady's family found a solution at Shriners Children's Portland.
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Patient Story
Richard's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/07/Richard-Navigating-WavesIt’s August 1968 and all of Richard's family heads off in the car to visit family in Montreal.
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Patient Story
VBT Friends Forever
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/12/VBT-Friends-ForeverTwo patients become friends after getting the same surgery done on the same day at the hospital with the same surgeon.
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Patient Story
Bridget's Story: The Prima Ballerina
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/02/Bridgets-story-The-prima-ballerinaIn September 2020, Bridget, a 12-year-old dancer from Westfield, Massachusetts, landed on her left knee while performing a front aerial, an acrobatic move she had perfected many times before.
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Provider
Kenneth Silver, MD
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/S/Kenneth-Silver-MD-61686Kenneth Silver, MD specializes in Pediatric Neurology.
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Treatment
Scar Management
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Scar-ManagementAs burn wounds heal, Shriners Children’s will develop a scar management plan tailored to your child’s needs. Laser technology is very effective at reducing scars and improving their overall appearance.
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