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Patient Stories

Injury Should Never Interrupt the Promise of Greatness - Layne Robinson

Layne Robinson, 16, is a talented left-handed pitcher and outfielder. His three middle fingers were crushed and beyond repair in ...

Patient Stories

Clara's Story

It was just after Clara Dawson’s first birthday when her family noticed something different about her little legs. One leg ...

Patient Stories

Cancer Should Never Interrupt a Future Leader - Tomiyah Bell

When Tomiyah Bell was 19 and a freshman at Southern Illinois University – Carbondale, something odd happened. She was giving ...

Patient Stories

Charlie's Story: St. Louis Children's Hospital First Proton Therapy Patient

In late November of last year, Julia and Jake North had their lives turned upside down when they received news ...

Mom Docs

Avoid a season-ending injury: 4 tips to prevent ACL injuries in young athletes

Athletes of all ages have learned to fear these words: “You tore your ACL.” It’s news that I dread giving ...

Mom Docs

Sprained, bruised or broken? When to go to the ER with orthopedic injuries

I have seen all kinds of sports injuries on the sideline and in the clinic, everything from a bruised finger ...

Mom Docs

Prevent Sports Injuries

Participating in sports can be a fun and enriching activity for many kids. They learn cooperation and teamwork, get needed ...