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Patient Story
Allie's Halo Journey
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/12/AllieAllie's halo traction and growing rod surgery provides her the ability to grow while receiving care for her severe infantile scoliosis.
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Patient Story
A Story of Hope, Healing and a Little Bookworm Named Aksel
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/01/Aksels-Fracture-Casting-StoryEarlier this year, 6-year-old Aksel fractured his forearm while playing baseball.
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Patient Story
Rosalie Takes First Steps With Optimism and a Smile
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/02/Rosalie-Orthopedic-CareRosalie and her family decided amputation was the best course forward.
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Patient Story
Honorary Captain Has Eyes Set on Future
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/06/Eyes-Set-on-FutureMalorie, a Shriners Children's St. Louis patient, heads to Pittsburg State University several months early for role as 'honorary captain' of the Kansas Shrine Bowl.
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Patient Story
Gabrielle's Story: A Worlds-Level Cheerleader Shares Her Scoliosis Journey
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/05/Gabrielle-Worlds-Level-CheerleaderGabrielle was diagnosed with scoliosis as a child. Read her story as she shares how the care she received at Shriners Children's Philadelphia has helped her continue doing what she loves.
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Condition
Radial Polydactyly
Radial polydactyly, also called “thumb duplication” or “split thumb”, occurs when a child is born with a second complete or partial thumb on the side of their hand. Extra fingers can be located anywhere on the hand.
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Condition
Achilles Tendon Ruptures
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Achilles-Tendon-RupturesAchilles tendon injuries may include a rupture, also known as a tear. Early treatment at Shriners Children's for an Achilles tendon tear works best and can help prevent more injury.
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Club Hand
Club hand (radial dysplasia) occurs when the radius bone in the forearm is missing or malformed. Sometimes referred to as “radial hand,” Shriners Children's treatment begins in infancy and often includes occupational therapy and surgery.
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Back Injuries
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Back-InjuriesShriners Children's specialists have vast experience treating back injuries that occur while being active or playing sports. We're here to provide the right combination of care and treatment to get your child back to play.
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Growth Plate Injuries
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Growth-Plate-InjuriesGrowth plate injuries affect the developing tissues that define the length and shape of bones in adolescents. Shriners Children’s has the specialized expertise you can count on to know what steps are essential to your child’s recovery.
