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Patient Story
Meet Christian, Shriners Children’s Florida’s 2023 Standard Bearer Representative for the Shriners Children’s Open
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/09/Christian-Florida-Standard-BearerChristian is a cyclist, mentor and ballroom dancer.
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Patient Story
Rachel Credits Shriners Children's with Giving Her the Confidence to Succeed
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/03/RachelAs a left leg amputee since birth, Rachel credits Shriners Children's Erie with giving her the confidence to succeed as an adult.
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Patient Story
Robi’s Rehabilitation Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/11/RobiRobi came to Shriners Children’s Philadelphia from Ethiopia after a spinal cord injury left him paralyzed below the waist.
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Patient Story
Honorary Captain Has Eyes Set on Future
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/06/Eyes-Set-on-FutureMalorie, a Shriners Children's St. Louis patient, heads to Pittsburg State University several months early for role as 'honorary captain' of the Kansas Shrine Bowl.
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Patient Story
Florida Boy Brings a Ray of Sunshine to Shriners Children’s Texas
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/02/Nathan-Brings-SunshineFun-loving and always talkative, Nate brings a ray of sunshine to the halls of Shriners Children’s Texas, no matter the weather outside.
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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
"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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Treatment
Halo Traction
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Halo-TractionShriners Children's skilled physicians use halo traction as a first step in correcting severe scoliosis, kyphosis and other spine deformities. The treatment carefully pulls a child's head and spine upward, applying a slow stretch.
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Treatment
Helmet Therapy
Helmet therapy is used to treat babies with abnormal head shapes. During this type of therapy, lightweight, padded helmets are worn to gently redirect the growth of the skull into a more natural shape.
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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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