Patient Story

Myles Gets His First Prosthesis

Apr 22, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/04/Myles-Gets-His-First-Prosthesis

Myles, 8, gets his first prosthetic arm.

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Standing On My Own

Dec 18, 2023 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/12/Standing-On-My-Own

Patient Maria learns to stand with help from Pediatric Orthotics and Prosthetic Services.

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Dennilson: Strength and Love of Sports

Sep 21, 2023 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/09/Dennilson-Patient-Ambassador

Since his birth, Dennilson has known how to overcome the circumstances that life has put along his way, which have resulted in success and learning.

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The Central Courtyard of Shriners Children's Mexico: Camila

May 28, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/05/Camila-Story

After an unfavorable prognosis of three days of life at birth, Camila, now 12 years old, has a clear goal: to become a professional athlete in wheelchair racing.

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Welcome to the Clubfoot Club: Meet Theo and Kendrie

Jul 17, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/07/Salt-Lake-City-Clubfoot-Club

As a first-time mom, Kendrie learned how to navigate a lot of new things, including her son, Theo's, clubfoot diagnosis.

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Picturing a Brighter Future with Shriners Children's

Jan 08, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/01/Ariel-Brighter-Future

Wrap-around care incorporates more than just physical and emotional healing.

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Like Father Like Daughter

Jun 02, 2021 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/04/Like-Father-Like-Daughter

Read about Kendyl and her father's loving care at Shriners Children's

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Nothing Stands in 5-Year-Old Elly’s Way

Dec 07, 2023 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/12/Nothing-Stands-in-Ellys-Way

Diagnosed with proximal focal femoral deficiency, Elly runs, bikes and plays right alongside her peers, thanks to the medical equipment and care she has received at Shriners Children’s.

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Jackie's Story

Sep 12, 2023 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/09/Jackie-Rare-Skin-Disorder

At the age of 10, Jackie was diagnosed with toxic epidermal necrolysis (TENS), a rare disorder affecting skin and mucous membranes, with symptoms resembling a burn injury.

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Abby’s Care Journey: Answers, Solutions and Smiles

Aug 06, 2023 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/07/Abby-Care-Journey

Abby was referred to Shriners Children’s by a pediatrician in her hometown, who couldn’t figure out why she kept breaking her feet. They knew she needed specialized orthopedic care.