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Patient Story
Shriners Children’s Patient Wins Big at 2022 IWAS Games
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/12/Patient-Ambassador-Wins-BigMore than 600 athletes competed in the 2022 International Wheelchair & Amputee Sports Games in Vila Real de Santo António, Portugal, and Shriners Children’s Florida is proud that Patient Ambassador Danielle was one of them.
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Patient Story
Owyn is One in a Million
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/04/Owyn-is-One-in-a-MillionBorn with eight fingers and no thumb on her left hand, Owyn's family sought treatment for a rare diagnosis at Shriners Children's St. Louis.
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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
A Full Circle Moment: Keegan Gives Back
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/05/Keegan-Gives-BackWhen Keegan turned 21 and graduated from pediatric care at Shriners Children’s, she stayed in touch with Brock McConkey, CPO, who has been her prosthetist since she was 18 months old. One day, he called her with the opportunity of a lifetime.
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Patient Story
Bridget’s Story: An Athlete’s Triumphant Return to the Stage
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/05/An-Athletes-Triumphant-Return-To-the-StageAfter sustaining a knee injury while dancing, Bridget and her family turned to Shriners Children's New England for specialty sports health and medicine care. Post-surgery, she has felt stronger than ever and continues to shine on stage.
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Patient Story
Patient Ambassador Natalie Dances Her Way to the Irish Dance World Championships
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/03/Natalie-Irish-Dance-World-ChampionshipsAfter two hand surgeries and therapy, Natalie continues to excel in dance as well as other activities like riding her bike and swimming.
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Patient Story
For Noemi, More Range of Motion Means More Possibilities
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/11/Noemis-StoryIf you ask 9-year-old Noemi which superpowers she would want most, she answers “teleportation” and “healing.” It’s not hard to imagine why.
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Arthrogryposis Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/ArthrogryposisShriners Children's physicians have vast experience treating arthrogryposis, a rare muscle disorders that causes stiff joints and abnormal muscle development.
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Nail-Patella Syndrome
Nail-patella syndrome is a rare condition causing irregular growth of the nails, knees, elbows, and pelvis. Symptoms vary in severity, even among members of the same family, and treatment includes bracing or surgery.
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Medial Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries
UCL tears are common sports injuries of the elbow caused by stress or overuse, particularly for overhead arm use, such as adolescent baseball pitchers. UCL injuries can cause pain, instability, or looseness in the elbow.
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