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Patient Story
Molly Explores her World Independently
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/04/Molly-Explores-her-World-IndependentlyA diagnosis of a rare condition led her family to Shriners Children’s
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Patient Story
A Symbol of Freedom
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/12/A-symbol-of-freedomEver since birth, Opal has faced an uphill battle for independence. Due to complications during her delivery, Opal suffered a stroke shortly after birth.
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Patient Story
The Fulkerson Method: Procedure Addresses Teen's Chronic Knee Pain
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/09/The-Fulkerson-method-Procedure-addresses-teens-chronic-knee-painShortly after her first visit to the Greenville Shriners Hospital, a diagnosis was clear – patellofemoral instability. Alexis’ inner growth plate in her knee was outgrowing her outer knee growth plate, causing her knee to pop out of place on occasion.
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Patient Story
From Knee Injury to Softball Scholarship
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/01/From-knee-injury-to-softball-scholarshipJessica turned to the sports medicine care and return to sports testing at Shriners Hospitals to get back on the softball field after an ACL injury.
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Patient Story
October is National Spina Bifida Awareness Month
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/10/October-is-National-Spina-Bifida-Awareness-MonthJessica, aka “Jessie,” has been coming to Shriners Children's Florida since 2006. She was born with spina bifida, scoliosis, bilateral hip dysplasia and clubfoot; all of which she has received support and care for at our outpatient center.
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News
COVID-19 Restrictions and Recreational Youth Sports
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/01/COVID-19-restrictions-and-recreational-youth-sportsIn California, youth recreational sports are still on pause for much of the state. While guidelines released back in August 2020 allow recreational sports to conduct modified skill-building conditioning and training, full-contact and normal competitive matches are still on hold.
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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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Patient Story
Zoey: The Comeback Kid
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/12/ZoeyOne fateful fall day on the soccer field, 15-year-old elite athlete, Zoey, planted her left leg and turned to avoid a collision with an oncoming player. Instantly, Zoey collapsed to the ground.
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One Hundred Years of Hope Healing and Innovation
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Celebrating-100-Years/Hope-Healing-and-InnovationShriners Children's is one of the most unique, widely-renowned healthcare systems in the world, and its founding 100 years ago by the Shriners fraternity is a special story worthy of celebrating.
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Condition
Hand Anomalies
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Hand-AnomaliesHand anomalies (deformities) may be present at birth or appear later in life after an injury. The physicians at Shriners Children’s are here to collaborate on a care plan as unique as your child and their specific hand disorder.
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