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Patient Story
Alecs Osteogenesis Imperfecta Journey
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/11/Alecs-Osteogenesis-Imperfecta-Journey
Alec doesn’t let anything keep him on the sidelines. He was born with osteogenesis imperfecta, or brittle bone disease, a genetic bone disorder characterized by fragile bones that can frequently and easily break.
Treatment
Primary & Secondary Pull Through for Hirschsprung Disease

To fix intestinal obstruction caused by Hirschsprung's disease, the pull-through surgical procedure removes the diseased section of the intestine and pulls the healthy portion down to the anus.
Condition
Lyme Disease

Lyme disease is a bacterial infection typically spread by tick bites. Months to years after a bite, symptoms may include inflammation of joints (arthritis). Shriners Children's treats arthritis caused by Lyme disease.
Treatment
Orthopedic Surgery
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Orthopedic-Surgery
With their expertise in treating children from toddlers to teens, the pediatric orthopedic surgeons at Shriners Children’s understand the challenges of planning ahead for growing bones and bodies.
Condition
Hirschprung Disease

Shriners Children’s provides comprehensive care for children with Hirschsprung Disease, a birth defect that most commonly affects the colon (large intestine) and causes problems with passing stool.
Podcast
Bone Density in Children
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2023/05/Bone-Density-in-Children
Lindsey Nicol, M.D., discusses the importance of bone development in children.
Condition
Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Legg-Calve-Perthes
Shriners Children's offers a comprehensive hip program that ensures your child receives wrap-around specialty care for their growing bones and joints.
Condition
Benign Bone Tumors / Bone Growths

Shriners Children's offers care for non-cancerous, benign, bone tumors. Many times, these tumors go away on their own; sometimes, surgery is necessary.
Outpatient Clinic
Pediatric Specialty Care in Erie
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Erie
Pediatric specialty care for children throughout Pennsylvania and beyond
Condition
Werdnig-Hoffmann Disease

Werdnig-Hoffmann disease is a severe form of spinal muscular atrophy. This rare genetic condition causes muscles to weaken, leading to minimal ability to move.