Patient Story

Orthotic and Prosthetic Services Help Young Gymnast Soar

Oct 27, 2020 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/10/Orthotic-and-prosthetic-services-help-young-gymnast-soar

With brightly colored gymnastics metals hanging off her arms, 9-year-old Zuleikha posed proudly in the hall of the Pediatric Orthotic and Prosthetic Services (POPS) department. Confidence, fearlessness and energy radiate from the young girl, and it is clear she never lets anything hold her back.

Patient Story

Boston Shriners Hospital Patient Inspired to Pursue a Medical Degree

Jan 07, 2021 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/01/Boston-Shriners-Hospital-patient-inspired-to-pursue-a-medical-degree

Boston Shriners Hospital patient inspired to pursue a medical degree

Patient Story

Hip Dysplasia Can't Stop Gwenyth's Snuggles

Jul 09, 2020 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/07/Hip-dysplasia-cant-stop-Gwenyths-snuggles

When an ultrasound revealed Lauren’s 3-month-old daughter, Gwenyth, had bilateral hip dysplasia and would need to begin 24-hour bracing treatment right away, Lauren sobbed.

Patient Story

The Story of Big James

Feb 04, 2021 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/02/The-story-of-Big-James

They called him Big James, and when he was tracking down varsity quarterbacks as a high school underclassman in the state championships, he was a special sight to see – especially to those who knew The Story.

Patient Story

We're in This Together

Jan 11, 2021 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/01/Were-in-this-together

Patient Story

Go ahead and live your dream

Oct 29, 2020 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/10/Sigue-adelante-vive-tu-sueo

Emilio is an active patient at the Hospital with a diagnosis of bilateral clubfoot. As part of his treatment, he has undergone three surgeries, one of them including a tendon transfer.

Patient Story

Gabriel's Newfound Confidence

Oct 23, 2020 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/10/Gabriels-newfound-confidence

Born with a cleft lip and palate, Gabriel faced limitations from the very start of his life. He had difficulty breathing, with one nostril congested and the other completely blocked. His sense of smell was severely affected. Eating was a struggle.

Patient Story

Vertebral Body Tethering Leads to Patient Doing Backflips

Aug 31, 2020 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/08/Vertebral-body-tethering-leads-to-patient-doing-backflips

News

POPS Staffer Loves Blending Art, Science to Help Patients

Feb 24, 2021 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/02/POPS-staffer-loves-blending-art-science-to-help-patients

In his role, Robert evaluates patients for orthotic devices, which are used for individuals who have their limb but need support, and prosthetic devices, which are for those who are missing a limb and need the device to carry out activities of daily living.

News

September is National Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month

Aug 31, 2020 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/08/September-is-National-Muscular-Dystrophy-Awareness-Month

September is National Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month, an annual observance that raises awareness for more than 250,000 families across the nation who are living with the neuromuscular disease.