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Patient Story
Zavi’s Medical Journey with Shriners Children’s, from Toddler to Teenager
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/01/Zavi-StoryLearn how the pediatric orthotic and prosthetic services team helps him step up to the plate.
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Patient Story
Emmett Paves the Way for Other Patients
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/04/Emmett-Paves-the-Way-for-Other-PatientsEmmett'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.
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Patient Story
From Breech to Bouncing Baby Girl: Aura’s Story
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/04/From-Breech-to-Bouncing-Baby-GirlWhen Aura was in the womb, it was discovered that she was breech and had been stuck in the same position for several weeks. After three unsuccessful attempts to flip her in the womb, her parents started preparing for an inevitable C-section.
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Patient Story
Theresa Encourages Kitchen Safety
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/04/Theresa-Encourages-Kitchen-SafetyTheresa's love for cooking turned into a nightmare when scalding oil splashed onto her hand while cooking fried chicken, causing her to drop the pan and inflicting severe third- and fourth-degree burns.
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Patient Story
Hunter Is Back on the Field After Care at Shriners Children's Lexington
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/08/Hunter-Back-on-the-FieldRecovery from a sports injury takes dedication from the doctors and the athlete.
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Patient Story
Big Dreams for Adopted Teens Miles and Jonah
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/11/Adopted-Teens-Miles-and-JonahWhen Jackie and David adopted two boys with overwhelming disabilities from Ukraine, they knew they could offer a loving home, but they weren’t sure what the future would hold for Miles and Jonah.
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Video
Hadley on the Climbing Wall
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2021/04/Hadley-on-the-Climbing-WallThe climbing wall helps Hadley build muscle and bone strength while removing weight-bearing stress on her fragile bones.
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Video
Alec's Story
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2024/11/Alecs-StoryAlec, a young man with osteogenesis imperfecta, has been receiving care from Shriners Hospitals for Children since he was a baby. Despite breaking over 60 bones in his lifetime, Alec maintains a positive attitude and has achieved significant life milestones, including attending the Super Bowl and gr...
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Patient Story
Hannah Reaches Exciting Milestones in Her Physical Therapy
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/03/Hannah-Reaches-Exciting-MilestonesAfter a tragic accident, Hannah makes huge strides in therapy with her determination and positive attitude.
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Patient Story
Shriners Children's Gives Emma the Confidence to Be Amazing
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/03/Emma-PANDespite her difficult start in life, Emma has ventured to the top.
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