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Patient Story
Brace Yourself to Meet Alexis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/04/Brace-Yourself-to-Meet-AlexisScoliosis diagnosis gives teen a new purpose
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Patient Story
Keauna's Decade-Long Journey to Pain Relief
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/04/Keaunas-Decade-Long-Journey-to-Pain-ReliefAfter encountering many misdiagnoses, Keauna’s family was met with compassion and increased mobility at Shriners Children’s St. Louis.
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Treatment
MAGEC System - MAGnetic Expansion Control Spinal Bracing & Distraction System
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/MAGEC-SystemShriners Children’s pioneered the use of the MAGEC System for treating early onset scoliosis. This magnetic rod-lengthening treatment gently guides the growth of the spine, without repeated surgeries.
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Treatment
Inpatient Pediatric Rehabilitation
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Inpatient-Pediatric-RehabilitationShriners Children’s pediatric inpatient rehabilitation program provides the highest quality pediatric rehabilitative care to promote functional independence and a successful transition back to home, school and community life.
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Patient Story
Rare Disease Day 2023: Keira and Hannea's Journeys at Shriners Children's
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/02/Rare-Disease-DayRead the stories of Keira and Hannea, who both found their homes away from home at Shriners Children's Philadelphia while receiving care for their rare medical conditions.
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Patient Story
Nothing Slows Down Brody
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/06/Nothing-Slows-BrodyBrody is a middle school basketball player from Omaha, Nebraska, who credits Shriners Children's St. Louis for saving his left leg.
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Patient Story
Judah: Dont Be Scared of My Hands
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/08/Judah-Dont-Be-Scared-of-My-HandsJudah adapts, finding ways to climb on the monkey bars and ride his bike. He was born with a hand difference and is treated at Shriners Children's St. Louis by Dr. Charles Goldfarb.
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Patient Story
From Breech to Bouncing Baby Girl: Aura’s Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/04/From-Breech-to-Bouncing-Baby-GirlWhen Aura was in the womb, it was discovered that she was breech and had been stuck in the same position for several weeks. After three unsuccessful attempts to flip her in the womb, her parents started preparing for an inevitable C-section.
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Patient Story
Hunter Is Back on the Field After Care at Shriners Children's Lexington
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/08/Hunter-Back-on-the-FieldRecovery from a sports injury takes dedication from the doctors and the athlete.
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Patient Story
Hadley Won't Let Brittle Bones Stop Her
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/04/Hadley-Wont-Let-Brittle-Bones-Stop-HerOsteogenesis imperfecta won't stop Hadley from living her best life