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Video
Alec's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2024/11/Alecs-StoryAlec, a young man with osteogenesis imperfecta, has been receiving care from Shriners Hospitals for Children since he was a baby. Despite breaking over 60 bones in his lifetime, Alec maintains a positive attitude and has achieved significant life milestones, including attending the Super Bowl and gr...
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Patient Story
Nothing Stands in 5-Year-Old Elly’s Way
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/12/Nothing-Stands-in-Ellys-WayDiagnosed 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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Hospital
Pediatric Specialty Care in Philadelphia
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/PhiladelphiaPediatric specialty care for children throughout Pennsylvania and beyond
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Newsletter Opt In
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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.
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Video
Rob Gronkowski Visit to Shriners Children's New England
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2023/02/Rob-Gronkowski-Visit-to-Shriners-Childrens-New-EnglandRobbie the Elf, aka Rob Gronkowski, made a surprise visit to Shriners Children’s New England to spread holiday cheer!
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Our Pediatric Specialty Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Twin-Cities/Our-CareShriners Children's Twin Cities provides family-centered care and treatments for a variety of conditions.
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Condition
Amniotic Band Syndrome Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Amniotic-Band-SyndromeShriners Children's skilled physicians have vast experience treating amniotic band syndrome, also known as ABS, which starts in the womb when string-like strands entangle a developing baby.
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Condition
Hand Anomalies
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Hand-AnomaliesHand anomalies (deformities) may be present at birth or appear later in life after an injury. The physicians at Shriners Children’s are here to collaborate on a care plan as unique as your child and their specific hand disorder.
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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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