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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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Patient Story
Curves of Courage: Three Journeys Through Scoliosis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/06/Three-Journeys-Through-ScoliosisScoliosis affects millions of U.S. children, but each journey is unique. See how Abagail, Chloe and Savannah found strength and hope with personalized care at Shriners Children’s Erie.
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Patient Story
Care Is a Family Affair at Shriners Children’s New England
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/01/Daniels-Orthopedics-StoryWhen Dan and Julie sought treatment for their son, Daniel, at Shriners Children’s New England, it was a full circle moment 25 years in the making.
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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
Jordan is Flying High
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/04/Jordan-is-Flying-HighHow determination, combined with the right care plan, equals unlimited potential
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Patient Story
Enzo’s Journey: A Hopeful New Beginning with Shriners Children’s
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/07/Enzo-Cerebral-Palsy-CareFor 10-year-old Enzo from El Salvador, hope once felt out of reach – until a family friend encouraged his mother to contact Shriners Children’s..
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Condition
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tears
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Anterior-Cruciate-Ligament-TearsAn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is a common knee injury seen in our sports medicine clinics. Shriners Children's specialists will determine if surgery is needed depending on the severity of the injury.
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Condition
Atlanto-axial Instability
Atlantoaxial instability is an abnormal, excessive movement of the joint at the base of the skull at the top of the neck - or cervical part of the spine.
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Condition
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) affects the connective tissues, causing joints to become lax or unstable and abnormal skin elasticity. There are varying types. Shriners Children’s works to manage symptoms and improve overall quality of life.
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Provider
María de Lourdes Velázquez-Rueda MD, MD
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/V/Maria-de-Lourdes-Velazquez-Rueda-MD-MD-00039María de Lourdes Velázquez-Rueda MD, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery, Hand Surgery.
