Patient Story

Julie Gives Back Through Girl Scout Project

Mar 11, 2022 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/03/Julie-girl-scout

The team at Shriners Children's St. Louis led Julie through three leg lengthening treatments. Now, her legs are even and she's giving back through her Girl Scouts Gold Award project.

Patient Story

Swinging for Joy: Adventures at the 2024 Shriners Children’s Open

Nov 14, 2024 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/11/Adventures-at-the-2024-Shriners-Childrens-Open

Blake had the opportunity to represent Shriners Children’s Chicago as a standard bearer for the 2024 Shriners Children’s Open in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Custom Pediatric Orthotics and Prosthetics Fabrication for Shriners Children's

Sep 30, 2024 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2024/05/Orthotics-and-Prosthetics-Fabrication

The mission of POPs, like Shriners Children's is to provide the best orthotic and prosthetic care to all of our patients in every location throughout the U.S. and around the world.

Patient Story

Play Ball, Jace!

Sep 29, 2023 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/09/Jace-Wilson-Glove

Jace doesn't let his distal arthrogryposis and tethered spinal cord stop his baseball dreams.

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Honduras to Spokane: Siblings with Rare Bone Condition Treated at Shriners Children's Spokane

Apr 26, 2023 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/04/Honduras-to-Spokane

The siblings live with skeletal dysplasia, leaving them with debilitating impairments.

Patient Story

Bridget’s Story: An Athlete’s Triumphant Return to the Stage

May 22, 2024 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/05/An-Athletes-Triumphant-Return-To-the-Stage

After 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.

Patient Story

Zavi’s Medical Journey with Shriners Children’s, from Toddler to Teenager

Jan 17, 2023 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/01/Zavi-Story

Learn how the pediatric orthotic and prosthetic services team helps him step up to the plate.

Patient Story

Brady is Driven to Succeed Thanks to Shriners Children's

Oct 09, 2023 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/10/Brady-Race-Driver

Shriners Children’s Chicago patient Brady is fulfilling his dreams of becoming a race driver, thanks to his care at Shriners Children’s Chicago.

Patient Story

A Mother Recalls Her Daughter's Long Journey to Shriners Children's Texas

Aug 14, 2023 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/08/Belens-Long-Journey-to-Shriners-Childrens-Texas

Since becoming a patient at the Texas hospital, Belen has received reconstructive care and therapy to increase mobility in both her arm and her hand.

Patient Story

Emmett Paves the Way for Other Patients

Apr 11, 2022 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/04/Emmett-Paves-the-Way-for-Other-Patients

Emmett's leg lengthening treatment plan included placing a nail on the outside of his femur, instead of the inside. It's a technique offered at only a handful of hospitals. Emmett's case was a first for Shriners Children's St. Louis.