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Condition
Friction Injuries
A friction injury resembles a burn and occurs when skin is harmed by rubbing against a hard surface, causing heat and abrasion. Our burn care teams are skilled at treating these injuries.
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Condition
Traumatic Wounds
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Traumatic-WoundsAnimal bites and friction burns, like road rash or treadmill burns, are examples of traumatic wounds we treat at Shriners Children's. When the skin is punctured by a bite or rubbed briskly on a rough surface, a traumatic wound can occur.
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Podcast
There are no limits to care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/01/No-Hay-Limites-para-CuidarSusy Molano, CMI, explains the different types of support services available to families with limited English proficiency.
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Podcast
Chest Wall Conditions in Female Patients
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2023/04/Chest-WallPediatric surgeon Kimberly Ruscher, M.D., discusses chest wall conditions in female patients.
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Patient Story
Noah's Story: Anything Is Possible
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/11/Noahs-Clubfoot-JourneyNoah's journey as a Shriners Children's New England patient leads to the college football field.
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Patient Story
Juan Diego is Back in the House
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/11/Juan-DiegoWhether he is working with his therapist, getting ready for surgery or having fun with other patients, Juan Diego can always be seen sporting his signature smile.
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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
Strength in Every Step: Daniel’s Journey
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/07/Daniel-Limb-Length-Discrepancy-CareAfter battling acetabular cancer, Daniel received care from the team at Shriners Children's, where he required a femur prosthesis and faced ongoing challenges from his early illness.
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Patient Story
Lily Ready to Treat Patients with Same Type of Care She Received
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/03/LilyLily has been a patient at Shriners Children's Lexington almost from the day she was born. But this did not slow her down. In 2018, Lily became a National Patient Ambassador for Shriners Children’s and continues to give back to the hospital system.
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Patient Story
Richard's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/07/Richard-Navigating-WavesIt’s August 1968 and all of Richard's family heads off in the car to visit family in Montreal.
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