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Patient Story
Jordan is Flying High
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/04/Jordan-is-Flying-HighHow determination, combined with the right care plan, equals unlimited potential
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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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News
Shriners Children’s Camps: All About Giving Kids Opportunities
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/10/Shriners-Childrens-CampsShriners Children’s wrapped up another season of camps designed to give patients the opportunity for extraordinary experiences and, most importantly, to just let kids be kids.
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Patients Turned Interns
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/12/Patients-turned-internsTwo impressive interns joined the rehabilitation team at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Salt Lake City last summer. The two students shared a special connection to the hospital as former patients.
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Mission in Action
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/04/Mission-in-ActionShriners Children's New England Pediatric Orthotic and Prosthetic Services Manager Brock McConkey travels the world helping children with limb differences.
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A Record-Shattering Event
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/10/A-record-shattering-eventRealization set in quickly: A record had not just been topped but obliterated during the 2020 Heroes 4 Kids telethon benefitting Shriners Hospitals for Children — St. Louis
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Shriners Children’s Lexington Adds Pet Therapy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/08/Shriners-Childrens-Lexington-Adds-Pet-TherapyShriners Children's Lexington's new therapy dog, Chance, relates to patients he visits in the prosthetics clinic because he also has a limb difference.
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Disney Helps Shriners Children's Celebrate 100 Years
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/09/Miracles-Magic-and-MilestonesTune in to watch Miracles, Magic & Milestones, an ABC / Disney special celebrating Shriners Children's century of care.
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Ashley Lectureship Series Promotes Continuing Education
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/04/Ashley-Lectureship-SeriesThe department of orthopedics at Shriners Children’s Northern California recently hosted the annual R. Kirklin Ashley Lectureship Series.
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POPS Staffer Loves Blending Art, Science to Help Patients
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/02/POPS-staffer-loves-blending-art-science-to-help-patientsIn his role, Robert evaluates patients for orthotic devices, which are used for individuals who have their limb but need support, and prosthetic devices, which are for those who are missing a limb and need the device to carry out activities of daily living.
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