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Patient Story
Siblings Share Care Journey at Shriners Children’s Lexington
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/02/Jackson-and-MaelynSiblings Jackson and Maelyn have both benefitted from the care of Ryan Muchow, M.D., at Shriners Children’s Lexington.
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Patient Story
Teen in Oscar-Winning Documentary Recovers Thanks to Shriners Children's
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/04/Teen-in-Oscar-winning-Documentary-RecoversIvan has undergone more than 10 surgeries and hundreds of hours of therapy. He and his mother found it too difficult to speak about their experience until now.
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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
Clara Shines During Scoliosis Treatments
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/07/Clara-Shines-During-Scoliosis-TreatmentsRead about Clara's experience with Mehta casting for her scoliosis at Shriners Children's
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Neuromuscular Scoliosis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Neuromuscular-ScoliosisNeuromuscular scoliosis, seen in children who have medical conditions that impair their ability to control the spine-supporting muscles, is the second most common type of scoliosis. Shriners Children's has seen tens of thousands of children with neuromuscular scoliosis.
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Patient Story
A Story of Hope: Meet Emiliano
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/03/Emiliano-Orthopedic-CareMeet Emiliano, a teen with Gorham-Stout disease who traveled from Guatemala to Philadelphia for care.
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Patient Story
A Rare Diagnosis, a Remarkable Bond: Finding Support Through Shriners Children's
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/07/Haze-and-Charlotte-Diastrophic-Dysplasia-CareWhen their children were diagnosed with diastrophic dysplasia, Ashley and Haley found more than specialized care – they found each other, and a lifelong connection rooted in shared experiences.
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Patient Story
Elizabeth Stands on Her Own Two Feet
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/06/Elizabeth-Stands-on-Her-Own-Two-FeetBorn with cerebral palsy and leg deformities, Elizabeth's family sought orthopedic help at Shriners Children's St. Louis. Today, she walks on her own two feet.
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Patient Story
Jaw Surgery a Win for Graham
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/10/GrahamOrthognathic jaw surgery helped Graham pursue sports broadcasting career.
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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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