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Patient Story
Meet Brian
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/09/Meet-BrianIn the early hours of May 17, 2017, a fire broke out at a Michigan motel, the result of an explosion. Brian, his mother and brother suffered injuries and were airlifted to a local hospital. Brian’s wounds were significant, with burns covering 85% of his body.
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Treatment
Scar Management
As burn wounds heal, Shriners Children’s will develop a scar management plan tailored to your child’s needs. Laser technology is very effective at reducing scars and improving their overall appearance.
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Patient Story
Finding Community at Shriners Children’s Boston
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/07/Emily-Finding-CommunityEmily was just 5 when she became a Shriners Children’s Boston patient after sustaining serious burns from an accident with boiling water.
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Patient Story
From Peru to Boston for Specialized Scar Treatment
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/08/From-Peru-to-BostonChris received specialized scar treatment.
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Treatment
Halo Traction
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Halo-TractionShriners Children's skilled physicians use halo traction as a first step in correcting severe scoliosis, kyphosis and other spine deformities. The treatment carefully pulls a child's head and spine upward, applying a slow stretch.
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News
Shriners Children’s Boston Child Life Team Supports Patients and Families Every Step of the Way
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/03/Celebrating-Child-Life-MonthAt Shriners Children’s Boston, child life specialists become an integral part of a patient’s care team from their initial hospitalization until they age out of care.
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Condition
Third Degree Burn Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Third-Degree-BurnsAt Shriners Children's our team is skilled at treating third degree burns, also referred to as full thickness burns, which are among the most serious burn injuries.
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News
Shriners Children's Boston Patients Thrive as Members of Team Brave
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/09/Patients-Thrive-as-Members-of-Team-BravePartnership with the Boston Firefighters Burn Foundation helps patients gain strength and confidence.
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News
Leading By Example: Meet Shriners Children's Boston Plastic Surgeon Daniel Driscoll, M.D.
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/05/Leading-By-ExampleDr. Driscoll is teaching the next generation of surgeons about the complexities of burn reconstruction.
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News
Care Inspires Patient's Sister to Pursue Medicine
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/02/Care-inspires-patients-sister-to-pursue-medicineLauren is an aspiring doctor studying pre-med at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Her interest in medicine developed at a young age, when Lauren accompanied her sister on appointments to the Boston Shriners Hospital.
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