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Patient Story
A Little Boy, a Great Lesson in Resilience
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/08/Alex-Congenital-Scoliosis-CareAfter two months of treatment, Alex celebrated Mother’s Day and his mom’s birthday with a big surprise.
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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
Zachary is Sporting a Full Life Thanks to Shriners Children’s
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/01/Zach-sporting-full-lifeZachary was diagnosed with arthrogryposis multiple congenital as an infant, a condition where multiple joints of the body are contracted or stiff.
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Patient Story
A Family's Journey for Answers
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/04/Brooks-Spinal-CareBrooks is a Shriners Children's Philadelphia patient undergoing spinal care treatment and surgery.
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Patient Story
Desperate Call for Help Leads to Successful Outcome at Shriners Children’s New England
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/08/Desperate-Call-for-Help-Leads-to-Successful-Scoliosis-OutcomeThalia and her family are grateful for life-changing scoliosis care at Shriners Children's.
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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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Condition
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 Promise to the Next Me: Johan’s Path to Healing and Helping
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/06/Johan-Cleft-Lip-and-Palate-CareAs a cleft lip and palate patient at Shriners Children’s Texas for more than a decade, Johan is now nearing the end of one of the most significant phases of his treatment: a procedure known as maxillary distraction osteogenesis.
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Patient Story
Leading as a Role Model for Other Patients: Drake's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/07/Drake-Scoliosis-CareAfter Drake's dad spoke with a Shriner about our world-class scoliosis care, he scheduled an appointment at Shriners Children’s so Drake could receive the treatment he needs to return to his favorite activities.
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Condition
Neurogenic Bladder
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Neurogenic-BladderAt Shriners Children's, we provide specialized care for children with neurogenic bladder and other colorectal and gastrointestinal (GI) health problems.
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