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Condition
Tibial Spine Avulsions
A tibial spine avulsion is a sports injury in the knee involving the ACL. When the ACL is overstretched while biking or playing sports, it can create a small fracture in the leg bone (tibia) where it attaches to the knee.
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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
Briana: Discipline, Resilience and Love for Sports
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/11/BrianaBriana came to Shriners Children's to be treated at the prosthetics clinic.
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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
Formers Shriners Children’s Greenville Patient Hopes to Make History at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Paralympic-Stories/2024/Brian-ParalympicsBrian Bell aims for his third gold medal on the U.S. Men’s Wheelchair Basketball Team.
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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
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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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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Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Charcot-Marie-Tooth-DiseaseFor children with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT), specialized pediatric care is essential. Shriners Children's makes it easily accessible.
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