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Patient Story
A Symbol of Freedom
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/12/A-symbol-of-freedomEver since birth, Opal has faced an uphill battle for independence. Due to complications during her delivery, Opal suffered a stroke shortly after birth.
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Patient Story
Lucy's Shriners Hospital Christmas
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/12/Lucys-Shriners-Hospital-ChristmasOn Christmas morning, Santa – who bears an uncanny resemblance to medical resident Alex Wendling – is scheduled to make a special stop at the inpatient unit of Shriners Hospitals for Children — St. Louis. The jolly old elf has found the temporary home of a 12-year-old girl from Guatemala named Lucy....
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Pediatric Care
History of Shriners Children's Northern California
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Locations/Northern-California/About-Us/Our-HistoryShriners Children's Northern California opened in April 1997.
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Condition
Blount's Disease Care
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Blounts-DiseaseThe pediatric orthopedic physicians of Shriners Children's can diagnose Blount’s disease, also known as bowed legs, and recommend the best options for treatment – like bracing or surgery.
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Condition
Purpura Fulminans
Purpura fulminans is a rare, serious blood clot condition which appears as a purple rash or patch on the skin, usually following an illness like chicken pox or strep throat. This is an emergency which may need surgery.
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Condition
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Anterior-Cruciate-Ligament-TearsAn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is a common knee injury seen in our sports medicine clinics. Shriners Children's specialists will determine if surgery is needed depending on the severity of the injury.
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Condition
Congenital Foot Deformities
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Congenital-Foot-DeformitiesShriners Children’s caring, compassionate physicians and care teams diagnose and treat pediatric congenital foot deformities in children, from newborns to teens and young adults, often without surgery.
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Patient Story
Shriners Children’s Patient Emmy Becomes a Professional NBA Dancer
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/06/Emmys-StoryThanks to five years of excellent care at Shriners Children’s Northern California, Emmy is the youngest member of the Sacramento Kings Dance Team.
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Patient Story
Gabriel’s Story: Mother of Baby Treated for Scald Burns Shares Message of Hope
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/05/Message-of-HopeAfter being burned in scalding bath water, 4-month-old Gabriel received transformative burn care at Shriners Children's Boston.
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Patient Story
Jaxson's Story
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/02/Jaxsons-StorySecond opinion changes life of patient diagnosed with cerebral palsy.