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Video
Meet Elly
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2023/12/Meet-EllyDiagnosed with proximal focal femoral deficiency, Elly runs, bikes and plays right alongside her peers, thanks to the medical equipment and care she has received at Shriners Children’s.
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Patient Story
Gianna Lives Her Best Life at the Shriners Children's Open
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/12/GiannaGianna had an amazing time being a patient Standard Bearer at the Shriners Children's Open.
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Extension Clinic
Shriners Children's Boys Town Clinic
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Twin-Cities/Clinics/Boys-Town-ClinicThe Shriners Children's Boys Town Clinic is an extension of Shriners Children's Twin Cities, convenient for families in the Omaha area.
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Video
Emmett's Treatment Makes Shriners Children's History
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2022/04/Emmett-Body-VideoEmmett's leg lengthening treatment makes history in St. Louis. Eric Gordon, M.D., performs the hospital's first Ellipse nail lengthening where the tool is attached to the outside of the femur, instead of the inside.
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Patient Story
Former Shriners Children’s Patient Jillian Elwart Qualifies for 2024 Paris Paralympics
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Paralympic-Stories/2024/Jillian-ParalympicsJillian competes in Paracanoe/Kayak Sprint and hopes to bring home gold!
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Patient Story
Former Shriners Children’s Northern California Patient Gears Up for Paris Paralympic Games
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Paralympic-Stories/2024/Bethany-ParalympicsBethany Zummo hopes to help bring home a third gold medal for the U.S. Sitting Volleyball Team.
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Event
Un-Limb-ited Camps
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Events/2022/Unlimbited-CampsUn-Limb-ited camps are for teen patients of Shriners Children’s living with limb loss or deficiency.
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Outpatient Clinic
Pediatric Orthotic and Prosthetic Services, LLC (POPS)
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Florida/POPSPediatric Orthotic and Prosthetic Services, LLC, is an extension of Shriners Children’s Florida, and provides children with the mobility and independence to pursue their dreams and take pride in their abilities.
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Condition
Patella-Femoral Instability
Patellar-femoral instability occurs when the kneecap gets dislocated from the joint. Non-operative care plans are often recommended, such as bracing and physical therapy. Shriners Children’s provides both expertise and wrap-around care.
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Condition
Femoral Antiversion
Femoral anteversion is an inward twisting of the thigh bone (femur), which causes a child to have a pigeon-toed appearance and experience frequent trips or falls. Many cases correct themselves as the child grows.
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