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Condition
Limb Deformities
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Limb-DeformitiesLimb deformities are curved, short or twisted legs or arms. Our specialists help parents understand when growth and time may heal, and when to use medical treatment.
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Patient Story
Meet Maddie
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/03/Meet-MaddieWith gratitude for the specialized care she received at Shriners Children’s Boston, Maddie founded her a nonprofit called Brave Bees, an organization that aims to spread kindness through her school and community.
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Patient Story
Angelina: The Adaptive Amputee
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/02/Adaptive-AmputeeAngelina became an amputee when she was 4. The life-altering lessons she has learned are now being shared on her Instagram page: The Adaptive Amputees.
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Patient Story
Shriners Children's Helps Jennessa's Real-life Cinderella Prom
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/05/Jennessa-Prom-MiracleJennessa will always remember being voted prom queen, but she’ll also carry happy memories of getting to wear sneakers to prom, something she almost couldn’t do because of a childhood orthopedic condition.
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Patient Story
Former Shriners Children’s Patient Alexis Shifflett Chases Three-Peat at Paralympics
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Paralympic-Stories/2024/Alexis-ParalympicsSitting volleyball player aims for third consecutive team gold medal.
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Patient Story
Winning the Battle, Inch by Inch
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/09/Winning-Battles-and-InchesImagine losing feeling in one of your legs. This is what happened to Juan Pablo, from Arandas, Jalisco, at the age of 4, as a result of an accident.
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Patient Story
Teen Recovers in Pediatric Rehabilitation Program
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/01/Teen-recovers-in-pediatric-rehabilitation-programKnowing Jalen needed a pediatric rehabilitation medical team for intense physical therapy, her doctors recommended care at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Northern California.
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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
Assistive Device Transforms the Dining Experience for Young Patient
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/02/Assistive-device-transforms-the-dining-experience-for-young-patientGiven a 5% chance to live, 11-year-old patient Brooklyn has spent her entire life overcoming seemingly impossible obstacles.
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Patient Story
Defying the Odds One 'Never' at a Time
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/11/Defying-the-odds-one-never-at-a-timeDespite being given a long list of "nevers," Elijah continues to overcome the odds, thanks to the care he receives at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Honolulu.
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