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Patient Story
Jack's Story
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/09/Jacks-StoryParents facing son’s cleft diagnosis receive assurance and expertise at Shriners Children’s Boston
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Patient Story
Judah: Dont Be Scared of My Hands
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/08/Judah-Dont-Be-Scared-of-My-HandsJudah adapts, finding ways to climb on the monkey bars and ride his bike. He was born with a hand difference and is treated at Shriners Children's St. Louis by Dr. Charles Goldfarb.
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Patient Story
Lucas Can Do It All
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/03/Lucas-Can-Do-It-AllA Chicago area teen does not let cerebral palsy slow down his participation in sports and life, thanks to the care of Lucas’s team of specialists at Shriners Children’s.
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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
Matias Finds His Inspiration in Shriners Children’s Mission
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/05/Matias-Finds-His-InspirationMatias' determination is helping him to accomplish his goals for recovery, and he credits both the Shriners, and Shriners Children’s mission, as an inspiration for his steadfast resolve.
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Patient Story
Hadley Won't Let Brittle Bones Stop Her
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/04/Hadley-Wont-Let-Brittle-Bones-Stop-HerOsteogenesis imperfecta won't stop Hadley from living her best life
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Treatment
Recreational Therapy
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Recreational-TherapyAt Shriners Children’s, we believe in the power of play! Recreational therapy may just seem like fun, but each interaction has a defined purpose. Activities are adapted to meet the need of each child, encouraging active, healthy lifestyles.
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Treatment
Appendicostomy
An appendicostomy is a surgery for children who have problems with leaking stool (incontinence). This can be due to a birth anomaly that makes the child unable to hold in their stool.
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Treatment
Cecostomy/Chait
A cecostomy tube, or Chait catheter, is a soft tube used to clean and flush out the bowel system. It’s a comfortable and convenient treatment that helps prevent constipation and fecal incontinence.
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Treatment
MACE Procedure
A Malone antegrade continence enema (MACE procedure) also called an appendicostomy, surgically creates a channel that allows an enema, or flush, to be given at the top of the colon instead of at the end through the rectum.
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