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Patient Story
Jovani's story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/07/Jovanis-storyWhen the state permitted the resumption of non-emergency surgeries, Jovani’s case was the first performed at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Boston.
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Patient Story
An Inspiring Journey to Healing
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/09/An-inspiring-journey-to-healingThe road ahead still has a few additional surgeries to straighten his legs, but the biggest procedures are in the rearview mirror for this 17-year-old patient.
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Patient Story
Ella's story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/08/Ellas-storyWhen she was 5, Ella suffered a burn injury. She spent about four weeks at the Boston Shriners Hospital, returning every six months for follow-up surgeries and now receives treatment once a year.
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Video
Medical Minute - Cleft Palate | So Many Surgeries
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2018/04/Medical-Minute-Cleft-Palate-So-many-surgeriesA Medical Minute with information from pediatric plastic surgeon Julia Corcoran, M.D.
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Treatment
MAGEC System - MAGnetic Expansion Control Spinal Bracing & Distraction System
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/MAGEC-SystemShriners Children’s pioneered the use of the MAGEC System for treating early onset scoliosis. This magnetic rod-lengthening treatment gently guides the growth of the spine, without repeated surgeries.
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Treatment
Limb Lengthening
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Limb-LengtheningShriners Children's experienced pediatric orthopedic surgeons are known throughout the country and the world for their skill in performing limb lengthening surgeries.
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Patient Story
Going the Distance
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/10/Going-the-distanceNarshare and her son Kareem are a long way from home. The two are adapting to life in the United States while Kareem undergoes treatment for Blount’s disease, a problem with the growth plates around the knees that causes severe bowing of the lower legs.
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Patient Story
From Donor to Dad
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/09/From-donor-to-dadThe recreational therapy/child life staff plays a vital role in helping make the hospital seem less scary to patients by promoting positive coping skills. They use what’s called “medical play” before surgery, complete with a special doll and real medical equipment, to help reduce fears of what is to...
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Podcast
Plastic Surgery Craniofacial Microsomia Research
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/07/Plastic-Surgery-Craniofacial-Microsomia-ResearchPodcast with Dr. Chad Purnell on Craniofacial Microsomia and his joint Shriners Children’s/Georgia Tech research grant.
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Service
Radiology and Imaging
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Radiology-and-ImagingShriners Children's radiology and imaging services are a noninvasive way for physicians to see what's going on inside a child's body. Our radiology and imaging professionals work to do this in the safest way possible.
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