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News
The Heart Behind House of Charity
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2025/02/House-of-CharityAs the founder and president of the House of Charity, Hashmat has devoted her life to ensuring children in underserved regions receive the medical care they need.
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News
Inpatient Rehabilitation Program is a Bridge to Life After Traumatic Injuries
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/04/Inpatient-Rehabilitation-Bridge-to-LifeChildren, adolescents and teenagers are increasingly surviving life-altering tragedies thanks to pioneering medical advancements.
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Patient Story
Orthotic and Prosthetic Services Help Teen Girl Pursue Her Passions
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/11/Orthotic-and-prosthetic-services-help-teen-girl-pursue-her-passions -
Patient Story
Patient Shares Her Beautiful Artwork
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/11/Patient-shares-her-beautiful-artworkBoston Shriners Hospital patient Milagros is a talented artist who loves to share her drawings. She is creating a piece to display in the hospital’s family waiting room.
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Patient Story
Chloe's Bad Break
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/10/Chloes-bad-breakChloe knew something was wrong in the first few moments after she surfaced in the middle of the Lake of the Ozarks. Seconds before, the 16-year-old Wentzville, Missouri, girl had been thrown from a tube dragged by a speed boat. She looked at her left arm, floating in the water, and willed it to move...
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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
Teen a Shining Example of Bravery and Aloha
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/09/Teen-a-shining-example-of-bravery-and-alohaEven multiple leg surgeries couldn't dull the positivity radiating from this 13-year-old patient.
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Patient Story
Rickey's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/11/Rickeys-storyTeen is inspired to become a doctor after life changing care at Boston Shriners Hospital.
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Treatment
Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy
Selective dorsal rhizotomy is a neurosurgical procedure where certain spinal nerves are selectively cut in order to reduce spasticity in legs and improve muscle development.
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Treatment
Physical Therapy with an External Fixator
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Physical-Therapy-with-an-External-FixatorPhysical therapy combined with an external fixator (EXFIX) can help create the best quality of life for a child treated at Shriners Children's for a limb length discrepancy.