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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
Teen Is State Wheelchair Racing Champion Two Years in a Row
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/08/Teen-Is-State-Wheelchair-Racing-ChampionSpine and spinal cord injury care at Shriners Children's helped Andrea roll to victories in wheelchair track.
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Patient Story
Elizabeth Stands on Her Own Two Feet
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/06/Elizabeth-Stands-on-Her-Own-Two-FeetBorn with cerebral palsy and leg deformities, Elizabeth's family sought orthopedic help at Shriners Children's St. Louis. Today, she walks on her own two feet.
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Patient Story
Whisking Up Independence
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/02/Whisking-Up-IndependenceJack, 18, who was born with bilateral upper extremity differences and a mild cognitive delay related to a prenatal brain injury, loves to cook.
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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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Treatment
Sports Injury Surgery
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Sports-Injury-SurgerySports injuries are common among young athletes, and these injuries sometimes require surgery. Shriners Children's can evaluate injuries and determine if surgery is the best option for treatment.
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Treatment
Standard Level Acute Burn Care
Our nurses provide standard level acute burn care. This includes managing complex burn dressings, vital signs, IV’s, medication and monitoring hydration.
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About Shriners Children's New England
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/New-England/About-UsLearn how Shriners Children's New England transforms the lives of children through our specialized care, research and education
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Treatment
Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib (VEPTR or Titanium Rib)
A curved metal rod that is surgically implanted to help straighten the spine and separate ribs so the lungs can grow and expand as the child grows. This device can be used to treat severe chest wall deformities and scoliosis.