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Patient Story
Owyn is One in a Million
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/04/Owyn-is-One-in-a-MillionBorn with eight fingers and no thumb on her left hand, Owyn's family sought treatment for a rare diagnosis at Shriners Children's St. Louis.
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Patient Story
Teen in Oscar-Winning Documentary Recovers Thanks to Shriners Children's
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/04/Teen-in-Oscar-winning-Documentary-RecoversIvan has undergone more than 10 surgeries and hundreds of hours of therapy. He and his mother found it too difficult to speak about their experience until now.
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Patient Story
Step by Step: How Claire Found Her Stride at Shriners Children's Northern California
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/08/Claire-Cerebral-Palsy-Success-at-Shriners-Childrens-Northern-CaliforniaClaire has been coming to Shriners Children's Northern California for cerebral palsy treatment since she was young. She enjoys running track and swimming, thanks to the amazing care she received.
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Patient Story
Patient’s Return to Shriners Children’s New England a Grateful Homecoming
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/03/Krissys-StoryWhen Krissy reflects on her care at Shriners Children’s, she doesn’t sound like someone who spent the majority of her childhood in a hospital.
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Patient Story
A Full Circle Moment: Keegan Gives Back
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/05/Keegan-Gives-BackWhen Keegan turned 21 and graduated from pediatric care at Shriners Children’s, she stayed in touch with Brock McConkey, CPO, who has been her prosthetist since she was 18 months old. One day, he called her with the opportunity of a lifetime.
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Patient Story
Bridget’s Story: An Athlete’s Triumphant Return to the Stage
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/05/An-Athletes-Triumphant-Return-To-the-StageAfter sustaining a knee injury while dancing, Bridget and her family turned to Shriners Children's New England for specialty sports health and medicine care. Post-surgery, she has felt stronger than ever and continues to shine on stage.
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Patient Story
Sadie Has Confidence, Her Own Sense of Style, and a Desire to Help Others
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/06/Sadie-ArthrogryposisSadie has always appreciated the fact that her doctors included her in the decisions concerning her treatment. It is a unique aspect that Sadie believes is what makes Shriners Children’s so special.
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Patient Story
Former Shriners Children’s Philadelphia Patient Tatyana McFadden Eyes History at 2024 Paralympics
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Paralympic-Stories/2024/Tatyana-Eyes-HistoryTatyana has 20 Paralympic Medals and 24 World Major Marathon wins ... and counting.
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Patient Story
Noelle Malkamaki Heads to Paralympics as Favorite for Gold Medal
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Paralympic-Stories/2024/Noelle-ParalympicsFormer Shriners Children’s St. Louis patient Noelle Malkamaki broke her own world record in shot put at the United States Paralympic Trials, and the world champion is now a heavy favorite for gold at the Paris Games.
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Treatment
Spinal Fusion Surgery
Spinal fusion surgery stabilizes and corrects the curvature of the spine; and for scoliosis and kyphosis, prevents further curvature of the spine. Stabilizing the spine can improve movement, reduce pain and restore lung function.
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