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Jacob is unstoppable! 👏 At 13, extreme foot pain forced him off the basketball court. Flexible flatfoot PLUS extra bone in both feet made running, pivoting and jumping excruciating. That’s when he and his family met orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Susan Mahan. Now 17, Jacob says the surgery transformed him as an athlete and a person. “I used to be the slowest guy on the court. Now it’s up to me how strong, how athletic I want to be.” 🏀👇
Flatfoot correction helps Jacob take control - Boston Children's Answers
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When painful flexible flatfoot forced Jacob to take time off from basketball, a minimally invasive surgery helped him play again.1 CommentComment on Facebook
were the extra bones MHE?
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I might have Clinodactyly. I hope I am not pronouncing it incorrectly. I am 38 and I have 3 children of my own. I don't know my dad well his mom gave birth to him later in life and he was born color blind and deaf in one ear. I live near Boise in Idaho . I would have to be diagnosed but if there is any way I can assist in research I would like to. Thanks
Meet Christian! ✨ He travels from Oklahoma to our Center for Advanced Intestinal Rehabilitation (CAIR) for short bowel syndrome. Check out how he’s doing now at age 8! 💙 More on his story here: ms.spr.ly/6182UbRma
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When Georgia’s parents first brought her to Boston Children’s Hospital, they learned she had a rare intestinal disorder. Georgia had surgery at a month old and returned for more than 30 inpatient visits and additional surgeries. With expert care, she grew stronger and recently celebrated a year without an overnight stay. Now 7, Georgia has a sunny personality and stands at the top of the pyramid in cheerleading. Georgia’s courage and resilience are so inspiring and we are thrilled she is our 2025 Patient Champion for the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals!
We are excited to watch Georgia shine and help make miracles happen for so many children and families. Let’s join her in making a difference! 💛
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So happy for you. Georgia. Have a wonderful life. ❤
Have a wonderful life Georgia! Love your dog!
What an incredible journey Georgia has been on! Her strength and resilience truly are an inspiration to us all. It's heartwarming to see her thriving and using her experiences to make a positive impact as the 2025 Patient Champion for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Together, we can all support her mission and help create miracles for other children and families facing challenges. Let’s rally around Georgia and spread the love and hope! 💖
Boston.com highlights a new Boston-based app that makes fitness fun by encouraging movement to stay connected. David Bickham, PhD, suggests that this strategy may be a good opportunity for families wanting to limit their children's screen time. Read more here 👇
Want to walk away from doomscrolling? This Boston-based app makes you step to scroll.
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Entrepreneur and activist Paul English developed Steppin to make the users walk away from their mobile phones to earn time on them.2 CommentsComment on Facebook
The history of cystic fibrosis diagnosis
In 1955, Dr. Harry Shwachman, head of Boston Children’s Cystic Fibrosis Clinic, developed the first practical sweat test to diagnose cystic fibrosis (CF). It involved encasing the patient’s body in a plastic bag to collect sweat, then using the pictured device to measure levels of salt in the sample. Cystic fibrosis causes sweat to be 2-5 times saltier than average. The sweat test allowed for much simpler and earlier diagnosis of CF, crucial to effective treatment. A version of it is still the main diagnostic tool used today.
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