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Video
D'artanian Does His Favorite Things
http://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2022/09/DartanianAfter a car accident left D’artanian’s upper left side limp, it was discovered he had suffered a brachial plexus injury. After a successful nerve transfer surgery at Shriners Children’s Portland, movement in his left arm gets better every day.
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Pediatric Sports Medicine at Shriners Children's
http://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2021/05/Pediatric-Sports-Medicine-at-Shriners-ChildrensThe increasing number of young athletes competing in sports-related activities has led to a rise in pediatric sports injuries, which need to be treated differently than similar adult injuries. Shriners Hospitals for Children is one of the largest networks of hospitals, medical centers and outpatient...
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Patient Story
Meet Snyders: Spreading Joy at Shriners Children’s Boston
http://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/06/Snyders-StorySnyders, an active and outgoing 5-year-old, suffered third-degree burns over 70% of his body as a result of a catastrophic kitchen explosion in his home country of Ecuador.
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Patient Story
Shriners Children’s Patient Wins Big at 2022 IWAS Games
http://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/12/Patient-Ambassador-Wins-BigMore than 600 athletes competed in the 2022 International Wheelchair & Amputee Sports Games in Vila Real de Santo António, Portugal, and Shriners Children’s Florida is proud that Patient Ambassador Danielle was one of them.
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Patient Story
Siblings Share Care Journey at Shriners Children’s Lexington
http://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/02/Jackson-and-MaelynSiblings Jackson and Maelyn have both benefitted from the care of Ryan Muchow, M.D., at Shriners Children’s Lexington.
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Patient Story
Ohio Teen Warns of Dangers From Flammable Liquids
http://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/06/Kennedy-Flammable-Liquid-BurnKennedy sustained burns on her arm, hand, stomach and thighs after a lit candle ignited the fumes from her nail polish remover.
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Patient Story
Former Shriners Children’s Patient Hunter Woodhall Sprints Toward Third Paralympics
http://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Paralympic-Stories/2024/Hunter-ParalympicsHunter gains momentum while preparing for the 2024 Paralympic Games.
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Patient Story
Litzy Remains Dedicated to Her Art Through Her Ability to Adapt
http://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/11/Litzys-Burn-Care-JourneyThough her burn injuries have been life-altering, Litzy’s spirit remains unbroken.
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Contractures
A fixed tightening of muscle, tendons, ligaments, or skin which prevents normal movement of the associated body part. An injury such as a severe burn can cause contracture of the skin.
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Frostbite
Frostbite can occur when skin is exposed to extreme cold temperatures. Prolonged exposure can result in serious injury. Shriners Children’s utilizes burn care treatments that are effective in treating frostbite.
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