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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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Patient Story
Abby’s Care Journey: Answers, Solutions and Smiles
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/07/Abby-Care-JourneyAbby was referred to Shriners Children’s by a pediatrician in her hometown, who couldn’t figure out why she kept breaking her feet. They knew she needed specialized orthopedic care.
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Patient Story
Liam's Superpowers Over Scoliosis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/04/Embracing-His-SuperpowersRead about Liam's super experience at Shriners Children's
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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
Jaw Surgery a Win for Graham
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/10/GrahamOrthognathic jaw surgery helped Graham pursue sports broadcasting career.
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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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Open Bite Deformity
In open bite deformity, upper and lower teeth slant outward and don't touch when mouth is closed. Skeletal open bite is caused by bone growth and genetics. May affect speech and eating. Shriners Children’s plastic surgeons can repair.
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Tetraplegia
Tetraplegia, or quadriplegia, is the inability to voluntarily move the upper and lower body due to a spinal cord or brain injury, it affects all four limbs, and in some people, parts of the chest, abdomen and back.
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Pediatric Care
History of Shriners Children's New England
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/New-England/About-Us/Our-HistoryShriners Children's New England opened February 21, 1925.
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Patient Programs
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/St-Louis/Patients-and-Families/Patient-ProgramsLearn about the exciting, enriching patient programs at Shriners Children's St. Louis
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