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Patient Story
Pioneering Spine Surgery Puts Competitive Cheerleader Back on the Mat
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/05/AudreySpine surgery at Shriners Children's put Audrey right back on the cheer mat excelling at a performance level higher than ever before.
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Patient Story
Shriners Children’s Florida Patient to Compete in the 2024 Paralympic Trials
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Paralympic-Stories/2024/Momo-ParalympicsAn accomplished athlete, Momo is on the emerging Paralympics Swimming team.
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Patient Story
Multidisciplinary Care Helps Patient Address Multiple Conditions
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/07/Multidisciplinary-care-helps-patient-address-multiple-conditionsDescribed as “the life of the hospital” by a Shriners Hospitals for Children — Greenville staff member, Catlynn is no stranger to the Shriners family. A patient since age 3, Catlynn was diagnosed with three conditions.
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Video
What is Your Story – Parent Perspective
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2019/05/What-is-Your-Story-Parent-PerspectiveHear from several patient's parents about why they choose Shriners Children's Twin Cities to care for their children!
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Patient Story
Mohammed’s Spina Bifida Care Team Inspires Independence
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/03/Mohammeds-StoryMohammed has been followed by an outstanding team of spina bifida specialists at Shriners Children’s since he was 5.
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Patient Story
Perry Cate Defies the Odds with Help from Shriners Children’s Lexington
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/03/Perry-CateAlmost no one expected Perry Cate to survive after she was born with multiple physical differences. Today, she is a vibrant college student studying forensic science and has a passion for creative arts.
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Patient Story
Sadie Has Confidence, Her Own Sense of Style, and a Desire to Help Others
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/06/Sadie-ArthrogryposisSadie has always appreciated the fact that her doctors included her in the decisions concerning her treatment. It is a unique aspect that Sadie believes is what makes Shriners Children’s so special.
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Video
Meet Jackson
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2023/12/Meet-JacksonJackson has scoliosis, but after two surgeries, he is able to run cross country.
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One Hundred Years of Hope Healing and Innovation
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Celebrating-100-Years/Hope-Healing-and-InnovationShriners Children's is one of the most unique, widely-renowned healthcare systems in the world, and its founding 100 years ago by the Shriners fraternity is a special story worthy of celebrating.
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Treatment
Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib (VEPTR or Titanium Rib)
A curved metal rod that is surgically implanted to help straighten the spine and separate ribs so the lungs can grow and expand as the child grows. This device can be used to treat severe chest wall deformities and scoliosis.
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