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Patient Story
Mateo's Story: A Call for Prevention
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/05/Mateos-StoryAfter a tragic accident, today Mateo is a happy child thanks to specialized care and timely intervention.
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Patient Story
Keauna's Decade-Long Journey to Pain Relief
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/04/Keaunas-Decade-Long-Journey-to-Pain-ReliefAfter encountering many misdiagnoses, Keauna’s family was met with compassion and increased mobility at Shriners Children’s St. Louis.
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Patient Story
The Healing Power of Music
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/09/The-Healing-Power-of-MusicThrough her love of music and art, Teresa has found strength, confidence and a way to inspire others.
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Patient Story
Jenny Sails Solo Around the Globe
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/08/Jenny-Sails-Solo-Around-the-GlobeA former Shriners Children's patient who once struggled to walk is now sailing across the globe on her own.
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Patient Story
Shriners Children’s Gives Burn Survivor a Positive Outlook on Life
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/10/Burn-Survivor-TommyFor six weeks, Tommy was in a medically induced coma and woke up at Shriners Children’s Northern California’s ICU. His hands and legs were badly burned, needing over surgeries to save them.
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Patient Story
Noah's Story: Anything Is Possible
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/11/Noahs-Clubfoot-JourneyNoah's journey as a Shriners Children's New England patient leads to the college football field.
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Treatment
Scoliosis Specific Exercises
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Scoliosis-Specific-ExercisesScoliosis specific exercises offered by physical therapists at Shriners Children’s, aim to correct and slow the progression of a spinal curve, reduce pain and improve posture, breathing and quality of life.
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Treatment
Anoplasty
Shriners Children's pediatric surgeons perform this surgery to correct anorectal malformations that cause painful bowel movements. It involves the reconstruction of the anus to stretch or enlarge the opening where stool drains.
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Treatment
Prolapse Repair
Shriners Children’s colorectal surgeons have the capability to repair prolapsed – descending or drooping – organs in children. Each child’s prolapse anatomy may differ and each treatment plan is specific to the individual.
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Treatment
Vesicostomy
Shriners Children’s medical teams have expertise in helping patients with urinary system issues. A vesicostomy is a temporary procedure that is done when there is a problem emptying the bladder.