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Patient Story
Rachel Credits Shriners Children's with Giving Her the Confidence to Succeed
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/03/RachelAs a left leg amputee since birth, Rachel credits Shriners Children's Erie with giving her the confidence to succeed as an adult.
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Patient Story
Briana: Discipline, Resilience and Love for Sports
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/11/BrianaBriana came to Shriners Children's to be treated at the prosthetics clinic.
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Patient Story
Jacob Discovers the Key to Embracing His Full Potential at Shriners Children’s
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/04/JacobJacob’s time at Shriners Children’s shaped him into an individual capable of overcoming any challenge.
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Patient Story
Sisters With Scoliosis Encourage Screenings
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/06/Halie-and-SamanthaScoliosis runs in Halie and Samantha's family, but thanks to early detection and intervention, the sisters are able to live full, active lives.
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Patient Story
Formers Shriners Children’s Greenville Patient Hopes to Make History at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Paralympic-Stories/2024/Brian-ParalympicsBrian Bell aims for his third gold medal on the U.S. Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Team.
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Patient Story
Amazing Grace
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/08/Amazing-GraceLearn how the POPS team helps her reach new heights.
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Patient Story
Teen Is State Wheelchair Racing Champion Two Years in a Row
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/08/Teen-Is-State-Wheelchair-Racing-ChampionSpine and spinal cord injury care at Shriners Children's helped Andrea roll to victories in wheelchair track.
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Patient Story
Blending Amish Tradition With Modern Prosthetic Devices
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/10/Elizabeth-Prosthetic-StoryElizabeth's story is one of resilience, determination and creativity deeply rooted in the close-knit Amish community of Conewango Valley, New York.
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Condition
Tibial Pseudarthrosis
In children with tibial pseudarthrosis, the tibia (leg bone) does not form properly, causing the leg to bow. They also often have neurofibromatosis. Treatment at Shriners Children's may include monitoring with X-rays, bracing or surgery.
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Condition
Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Charcot-Marie-Tooth-DiseaseFor children with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT), specialized pediatric care is essential. Shriners Children's makes it easily accessible.