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Patient Story
Henry Hits the Road
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/07/Henry-Achondroplasia-CareHenry is starting his driving journey and taking a big step toward independence with determination and support from his care team and family.
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Patient Story
Rare Conditions, Extraordinary Courage: Dominic’s Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/04/Dominic-Osteogenesis-Imperfecta-CareDominic’s journey at Shriners Children’s Northern California spans over a decade of specialized care, beginning with a rare diagnosis of osteogenesis imperfecta and Brucks syndrome.
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Patient Story
Mathias' ACL Injury
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/04/Mathias-Sports-Injury-CareMathias tore his ACL playing soccer and received the BEAR implant surgery. Read his story to learn how he is doing now.
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Patient Story
A Story of Hope, Healing and a Little Bookworm Named Aksel
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/01/Aksels-Fracture-Casting-StoryEarlier this year, 6-year-old Aksel fractured his forearm while playing baseball.
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Patient Story
Liam: The Athlete
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/02/Liam-Spina-Bifida-CareLiam's family refuses to limit him – and his Shriners Children's St. Louis team cheers them on along the way.
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Patient Story
Emmett Paves the Way for Other Patients
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/04/Emmett-Paves-the-Way-for-Other-PatientsEmmett's leg lengthening treatment plan included placing a nail on the outside of his femur, instead of the inside. It's a technique offered at only a handful of hospitals. Emmett's case was a first for Shriners Children's St. Louis.
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Patient Story
Meet Our New International Patient Ambassador, Carlota
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/07/International-Patient-Ambassador-CarlotaRanked among Mexico’s top 15 swimmers and now serving as the first International Patient Ambassador from Shriners Children’s Mexico, Carlota, 18, has transformed challenges into triumphs.
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Patient Story
Zavi’s Medical Journey with Shriners Children’s, from Toddler to Teenager
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/01/Zavi-StoryLearn how the pediatric orthotic and prosthetic services team helps him step up to the plate.
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Patient Story
Lucas Can Do It All
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/03/Lucas-Can-Do-It-AllA Chicago area teen does not let cerebral palsy slow down his participation in sports and life, thanks to the care of Lucas’s team of specialists at Shriners Children’s.
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Treatment
Mehta Casting
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Mehta-CastingShriners Children's orthopedic surgeons specialize in the application of Mehta casts – an option to treat the curvature of the spine in children diagnosed with infantile scoliosis.
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