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No Boundaries: Gianna's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2023/07/No-Boundaries-Giannas-StoryMeet International Patient Ambassador Gianna.
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Video
Jeffrey Ackman, M.D.
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2017/12/Jeffrey-Ackman-MDMeet Dr. Jeffrey Ackman, pediatric orthopedic surgeon and head of the prosthetics and amputee clinic at Shriners Children's Chicago.
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Tetraplegia
Tetraplegia, or quadriplegia, is the inability to voluntarily move the upper and lower body due to a spinal cord or brain injury, it affects all four limbs, and in some people, parts of the chest, abdomen and back.
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Patient Story
Finding Community at Shriners Children’s Boston
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/07/Emily-Finding-CommunityEmily was just 5 when she became a Shriners Children’s Boston patient after sustaining serious burns from an accident with boiling water.
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Patient Story
Nothing Stands in 5-Year-Old Elly’s Way
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/12/Nothing-Stands-in-Ellys-WayDiagnosed with proximal focal femoral deficiency, Elly runs, bikes and plays right alongside her peers, thanks to the medical equipment and care she has received at Shriners Children’s.
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Patient Story
New Doylestown Clinic Makes Follow-up Care Easier for Patient Family
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/10/Elizabeth-DoylestownElizabeth needed a specialist after she was injured while playing soccer. Shriners Children's was there to help.
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Patient Story
Patient Ambassador Natalie Dances Her Way to the Irish Dance World Championships
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/03/Natalie-Irish-Dance-World-ChampionshipsAfter two hand surgeries and therapy, Natalie continues to excel in dance as well as other activities like riding her bike and swimming.
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Patient Story
Grayson is On the Run
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/02/Grayson-is-On-the-RunGrayson, diagnosed at birth with clubfoot, was treated by the team at Shriners Children's St. Louis.
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Patient Story
From Peru to Boston for Specialized Scar Treatment
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/08/From-Peru-to-BostonChris received specialized scar treatment.
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Patient Story
Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate Care at Shriners Children’s New England "Best Decision Ever"
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/11/Cleft-Lip-and-Palate-Care-at-Shriners-Childrens-New-EnglandA chance encounter led Albany siblings to Shriners Children’s.
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