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Patient Story
"Extraordinary" Experience at Shriners Children’s Boston
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/10/Extraordinary-Experience-at-Shriners-ChildrensD’Anayli was referred to Shriners Children's Boston by her local physician to reconstruct her soft palate and explore additional craniofacial care.
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Patient Story
Shriners Children’s Lexington Patient Is Youngest Player on U.S. Wheelchair Rugby Team
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Paralympic-Stories/2024/Zion-ParalympicsZion is now set to depart for the 2024 Paralympics, where he will compete as the youngest member of the United States wheelchair rugby team.
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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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Patient Story
First Steps: Johan Walks With Prosthetic Minutes After Fitting
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/11/Johan-Walks-With-Prosthetic-Minutes-After-FittingJohan's care team was was amazed by the patient's rapid progress.
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Treatment
Anterior Vertebral Body Tethering
Shriners Children's is a leader in this alternative, less invasive treatment to spinal fusion. It provides another option for patients with scoliosis who are still growing and need surgery.
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Condition
Pseudoachondroplasia
Pseudoachondroplasia is a type of dwarfism resulting in short stature with normal facial features, head size, and intelligence. Shriners Children's closely monitors symptoms and provides surgical care if needed.
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Condition
Lordosis
Lordosis is the excessive inward curvature of the spine in the lower back. Treatment at Shriners Children's may include physical therapy or bracing. Surgery may be necessary for severe cases.
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Condition
Gaucher Disease
There are three variations of Gaucher disease, an inherited metabolic disorder. Treatment options depend on which type a child has and are tailored to prevent or lessen symptoms with an overall goal to improve quality of life.
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Condition
Osteoid Osteoma
A noncancerous bone tumor that usually develops in the long bones of the body, such as the femur and tibia.
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Condition
Osgood-Schlatter Disease Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Osgood-Schlatter-DiseaseOsgood-Schlatter disease is a common reason that children have knee pain, because of overuse and growth spurts. If the pain doesn't subside on its own, Shriners Children's is here to help.
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