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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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Patient Story
Manuel's Mother Helps Him Achieve His Dream
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/03/Manuels-StoryManuel enjoys playing sports thanks to Shriners Children's Southern California.
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Patient Story
Carter: Shriners Children's Patient Turned Professional Athlete
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/06/Patient-Turned-Professional-AthleteThanks to the pediatric orthopedic care received at Shriners Children's St. Louis, Carter has become a professional athlete.
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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
Amazing Grace
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/08/Amazing-GraceLearn how the POPS team helps her reach new heights.
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Patient Story
Blending Amish Tradition With Modern Prosthetic Devices
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/10/Elizabeth-Prosthetic-StoryElizabeth's story is one of resilience, determination and creativity deeply rooted in the close-knit Amish community of Conewango Valley, New York.
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Treatment
Nuss Procedure
The Nuss procedure is a minimally invasive surgery for patients with pectus excavatum, also known as concave or sunken chest.
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Treatment
Mehta Casting
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Mehta-CastingShriners Children's orthopedic surgeons specialize in the application of Mehta casts – an option to treat the curvature of the spine in children diagnosed with infantile scoliosis.
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Treatment
Cloaca Repair
Shriners Children’s provides cloaca repair to treat complex cloacal malformations. It requires a collaborative effort by experienced pediatric general surgeons, pediatric urologists and other specialists. Complexity varies by case.
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Provider
Marike Zwienenberg, MD
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/Z/Marike-Zwienenberg-MD-14506Marike Zwienenberg, MD specializes in Neurological Surgery.
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