Patient Story

You’re Sticking Out for a Reason

Jun 12, 2024 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/05/Colton-Head-in-the-Game

Colton refuses to let his leg difference limit his athletic potential. With the help of his team at Shriners Children's St. Louis, he has the confidence and the prosthetics he needs to be competitive.

Patient Story

Former Shriners Children’s Patient Eyes 2028 LA Paralympics

Aug 19, 2024 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Paralympic-Stories/2024/Dani-Kanas-Paralympics

Former Shriners Children's Florida and Philadelphia patient Danielle Kanas has dealt with setbacks throughout her life that will only make her stronger on her journey to her goal of the Paralympic Games in 2028.

Patient Story

A Safe Place to Heal: Heidi's Burn Journey and the Power of Wrap-Around Care

Oct 14, 2024 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/10/Heidis-Burn-Care-Journey

Heidi was at a birthday party when the hem of her dress caught fire from an outdoor fire pit, resulting in the need for burn care.

Video

Milka Shriners Children's Texas - Physical Therapy Video July 2024

Jul 23, 2024 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2024/07/Milka-Shriners-Childrens-Texas-Physical-Therapy

Milka boxes and plays volleyball and basketball during physical therapy.

Patient Story

Abie's Story

Feb 05, 2021 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/02/Abies-story

When Abraham, lovingly called “Abie” or “Abe” by his family, was born with a soft cleft palate, his parents were completely taken off-guard and had no idea where to turn.

Patient Story

From Knee Injury to Softball Scholarship

Jan 07, 2021 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/01/From-knee-injury-to-softball-scholarship

Jessica turned to the sports medicine care and return to sports testing at Shriners Hospitals to get back on the softball field after an ACL injury.

Patient Story

Frankie's story

Aug 06, 2020 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/08/Frankies-story

A boy from Nigeria travels to the Cincinnati Shriners Hospital for cleft palate surgery, and finds benefit in getting stranded in the U.S. during COVID-19. The delay allows him time to also receive speech therapy.

Patient Story

Ella's story

Aug 11, 2020 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/08/Ellas-story

When she was 5, Ella suffered a burn injury. She spent about four weeks at the Boston Shriners Hospital, returning every six months for follow-up surgeries and now receives treatment once a year.

Patient Story

Meet Brian

Sep 24, 2020 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/09/Meet-Brian

In the early hours of May 17, 2017, a fire broke out at a Michigan motel, the result of an explosion. Brian, his mother and brother suffered injuries and were airlifted to a local hospital. Brian’s wounds were significant, with burns covering 85% of his body.

Patient Story

The Fulkerson Method: Procedure Addresses Teen's Chronic Knee Pain

Sep 02, 2020 https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/09/The-Fulkerson-method-Procedure-addresses-teens-chronic-knee-pain

Shortly after her first visit to the Greenville Shriners Hospital, a diagnosis was clear – patellofemoral instability. Alexis’ inner growth plate in her knee was outgrowing her outer knee growth plate, causing her knee to pop out of place on occasion.