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Patient Story
Northern California Teen Shares Cerebral Palsy and Scoliosis Care Journey
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/12/Tessas-care-journeyTessa was referred to Shriners Children's Northern California by her pediatrician because she was showing cerebral palsy symptoms.
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Service
Functional Electrical Stimulation Machines
Functional electrical stimulation machines use low-energy electrical pulses to artificially generate body movements such as grasping, walking, and standing in children who have been paralyzed.
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Patient Story
Navigating Life's Journey: Katelyn's Spina Bifida Story with Shriners Children's
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/07/Katelyn-Spina-Bifida-StoryOver the past 15 years, Katelyn has undergone numerous treatments for her spina bifida. Shriners Children's has been a crucial part of her journey.
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Patient Story
Back in the Game
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/09/Back-in-the-GameSammy has made a full return to competitive golf and football after highly specialized sports medicine knee surgery and rehabilitation.
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Patient Story
From Patient to Future Surgeon? Justin's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/09/Justin-Scoliosis-CareWhen he was 13, Justin began to develop severe pain in his back. It progressed steadily to the point where he could barely finish a day of school.
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Patient Story
Scoliosis Never Stopped Her Dreams
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/09/Scoliosis-Never-Stopped-Her-Dreams14-year-old Iruy has been a patient at Shriners Children’s for a year, a challenging period of her life and that of her family.
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Patient Story
From Spinal Fusion to Aerial Performing Extraordinaire
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/09/Ollie-Scoliosis-CareDiagnosed with scoliosis at 14, Ollie had spinal fusion at Shriners Children’s Portland and now thrives as an aerialist and performer.
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Condition
Muscular Dystrophy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Muscular-DystrophyAt Shriners Children's, our unique team of specialists provides the highest quality neuromuscular care for your child with muscular dystrophy.
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Skin Infections and Injuries
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Skin-infections-and-InjuriesShriners Children’s brings hope with advanced treatment after a skin infection or skin injury. Specialists with expertise in pediatric burn care and plastic surgery treat a variety of skin infections and injuries not caused by a burn.
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Condition
Rickets
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/RicketsRickets is a softening and weakening of bones in children, often caused by a vitamin D deficiency, but rickets can also have genetic causes. Shriners Children's doctors are experienced in diagnosing and treating rickets in its various forms.
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