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Patient Story
Meet Albie
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/07/Meet-AlbieFor Amanda, life took an unexpected turn when her 18-week prenatal ultrasound revealed that her baby had a unilateral cleft lip, a birth defect in which a baby's lip does not form properly. The news was a shock, and fear of the unknown filled her mind.
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Patient Story
Assistive Device Transforms the Dining Experience for Young Patient
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/02/Assistive-device-transforms-the-dining-experience-for-young-patientGiven a 5% chance to live, 11-year-old patient Brooklyn has spent her entire life overcoming seemingly impossible obstacles.
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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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Patient Story
Abie's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/02/Abies-storyWhen Abraham, lovingly called “Abie” or “Abe” by his family, was born with a soft cleft palate, his parents were completely taken off-guard and had no idea where to turn.
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Treatment
Occupational Therapy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Occupational-TherapyOccupational therapists at Shriners Children's help kids be as independent as possible, focusing on what is important to them and what they love to do in their daily lives.
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Patient Story
Lismar's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/02/Lismars-storycomprehensive care for cleft lip and palate patients at the Cleft and Cranial Facial Center at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Boston
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Treatment
Gastrostomy Tube Placement
A gastrostomy tube (G-tube) is placed in the stomach as a feeding tube for children who cannot get enough nutrition by mouth. Shriners Children’s uses G-tubes for children with esophageal, stomach or intestinal problems.
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Condition
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Spinal-Muscular-AtrophySpinal muscular atrophy attacks nerve cells, called motor neurons, in the spinal cord. At Shriners Children's, we offer treatments including physical therapy, respiratory treatment and surgery.
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News
Finding Their Voice
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/08/Finding-their-voiceOne of the hallmarks of Shriners Hospitals for Children is the staff ’s commitment to the overall well-being of our patients. For some patients with both orthopaedic and other conditions, as well as speech-related difficulties, that could mean something as significant as helping them learn to commun...
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Patient Story
Shriners Children's Helps Family Heal Years After Initial Diagnosis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/11/HayesThe cleft palate team at Shriners Children’s Texas was able to work together with Hayes and his family to find a solution and healing.