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Patient Story
Former Patient Lives Un-Limb-ited Life
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/03/Lucas-UnlimbitedAlthough he was born without a right forearm, as a patient of Shriners Children's Erie, Lucas learned the skills and developed the resolve to lead a full and active life.
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Patient Story
Teeing Off a Fall to Remember
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/09/Maddie-Standard-BearerMaddie, a Patient Ambassador for Shriners Children's, is excited to take on a new title of Standard Bearer at the Shriners Children's Open in Las Vegas this October.
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Patient Story
Finding Freedom in Halo Traction
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/05/KennedyChicago girl seeks scoliosis and kyphosis care in St. Louis, undergoes halo traction and spine surgery.
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Patient Story
Stronger Every Step: Cameron’s Story of Perseverance
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/09/Cameron-Legg-Calve-Perthes-Disease-CareDiagnosed with Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease as a child, Cameron managed his condition with orthoses, stayed active in the sports he loved and fondly remembers his time at Shriners Children’s Erie.
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Patient Story
Former Patient Finds Strength and Purpose Through Running
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/09/Max-Spinal-CareNearly 20 years ago, Max underwent spinal cord surgery at Shriners Children’s Lexington. Today, he’s a marathon runner giving back to the place that helped launch him toward his future.
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Patient Story
Sarah Is Spreading Kindness
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/09/Sarah-Limb-Difference-CareSarah has made it her mission to teach kindness, inclusion and understanding by sharing her journey of being born without a leg.
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Patient Story
Picturing a Brighter Future with Shriners Children's
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/01/Ariel-Brighter-FutureWrap-around care incorporates more than just physical and emotional healing.
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Patient Story
On the Mat, Against All Odds: Kooper's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/07/Koopers-Story-Against-All-OddsKooper, a Shriners Children's Portland patient since he was a baby, recently took first place in the Alaska junior high state wrestling championship.
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Condition
Chest Wall Deformity
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Chest-Wall-DeformityThe team of specialists at Shriners Children’s treats chest wall deformities of all degrees. All treatment decisions are guided by internationally recognized pediatric surgeons who consider minimally invasive options for each patient.
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Condition
T.A.R. Syndrome
Shriners Children physicians treat TAR syndrome, a rare disorder present at birth characterized by low levels of platelets in the blood and absence of the bones of the forearms.
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