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Patient Story
Ohio Teen Warns of Dangers From Flammable Liquids
https://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
Shriners Children’s Care Inspires Milka to Pursue Sports and a Future Career in Medicine
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/07/Texas-Care-Inspires-Milka-to-Pursue-Sports-and-MedicineBorn with fibular hemimelia, a rare congenital orthopedic condition that ultimately caused the loss of her left leg, Milka's life has been a testament to resilience and determination.
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Patient Story
Litzy Remains Dedicated to Her Art Through Her Ability to Adapt
https://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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Angela Shows Off Her Strength On An Adaptive Bike
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2022/09/Angela-Adaptive-BikeAfter completing months of physical therapy after a spinal cord injury, Angela can now ride an adaptive bike.
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Return to Sports Testing - Pediatric Knee Injury
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2021/01/Return-to-Sports-Testing-Pediatric-Knee-InjuriesSports medicine treatment for knee injuries at Shriners Children's Chicago includes a team approach of pediatric orthopedic surgeons, on-site physical therapy and Return to Sport testing in the motion analysis center, an on-site gait lab.
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Patient Story
From Knee Injury to Softball Scholarship
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/01/From-knee-injury-to-softball-scholarshipJessica 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.
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Patient Story
Young Patient Takes Her First Steps Thanks to New Prosthetic Leg
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/01/Young-patient-takes-her-first-steps-thanks-to-new-prosthetic-legReferred to Lauren Hyer, M.D., at the Greenville Shriners Hospital through a Facebook support group when Taylor was 8, Rachel said the experience has been “absolutely life-changing.”
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Patient Story
Determined Patient Overcomes Obstacles in Eagle Scout Project
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/08/Determined-patient-overcomes-obstacles-in-Eagle-Scout-projectBoy Scout and Shriners Hospitals for Children patient Riley recently overcame many obstacles to complete an Eagle Scout project to benefit patient families of the Erie Shriners Medical Center.
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Patient Story
Successful Chest Wall Reconstruction Allows Patient to Pursue His Dreams
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/08/Successful-chest-wall-reconstruction-allows-patient-to-pursue-his-dreamsZachary's proper diagnosis of a rare chest wall condition, Currarino-Silverman syndrome, leads to reconstructive surgery that changes his life.
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Patient Story
Shriners Hospitals for Children Inspires WCMX Wheelchair Skating Champion
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/08/Shriners-Hospitals-for-Children-inspires-WCMX-wheelchair-skating-championIn Sacramento, 16-year old Alyssa was tearing up the skate park. She launched herself into a 12-foot vertical drop, shot straight down the concrete bowl lined with chipped pool tiles and raced full speed to the other side where she spun back around with a look of fierce determination.
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