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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
Helping Miracle Babies Lucas and Peter Grow Strong
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/10/Lucas-and-Peter-Grow-StrongChildhood is always a time for adventures and challenges, but for twins Lucas and Peter, the challenges have been profound.
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Patient Story
Big Dreams for Adopted Teens Miles and Jonah
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/11/Adopted-Teens-Miles-and-JonahWhen Jackie and David adopted two boys with overwhelming disabilities from Ukraine, they knew they could offer a loving home, but they weren’t sure what the future would hold for Miles and Jonah.
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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
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Patient Story
Lucas Can Do It All
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/03/Lucas-Can-Do-It-AllA Chicago area teen does not let cerebral palsy slow down his participation in sports and life, thanks to the care of Lucas’s team of specialists at Shriners Children’s.
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Patient Story
Paying It Forward: Anna’s Dedication to Giving Back
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/02/Anna-Scoliosis-CareFrom cheerleading to pageantry, Anna has never let scoliosis stand in the way of her dreams.
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Patient Story
Two for Two: Shriners Children’s New England POPS Team Fits Brothers With Myoelectric Arms
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/02/Jacob-Christian-Myoelectric-ArmChristian and Jacob recently shared the experience of receiving a myoelectric arm.
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Patient Story
Bentley’s First Steps Made Possible Through Teamwork After Hurricane Helene
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/03/Bentley-Prosthetic-CareBentley received his first prosthesis before his birthday thanks to the teamwork between Shriners Children’s locations.
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Treatment
Recreational Therapy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Recreational-TherapyAt Shriners Children’s, we believe in the power of play! Recreational therapy may just seem like fun, but each interaction has a defined purpose. Activities are adapted to meet the need of each child, encouraging active, healthy lifestyles.
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Treatment
Appendicostomy
An appendicostomy is a surgery for children who have problems with leaking stool (incontinence). This can be due to a birth anomaly that makes the child unable to hold in their stool.
