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Cancer Research Takes a Quantum Leap

Todd Druley, MD, PhD, a Washington University pediatric oncologist at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, has been awarded the Hyundai Hope ...

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First Patient With Fontan Fenestration To Undergo Spinal Fusion At St. Louis Children’s Hospital

Julia Wynne has dealt with a wide variety of medical issues with fortitude and grace since the day she was ...

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Osteosarcoma In A 10-Year-Old: Saving Will’s Arm

When Will started complaining about his arm hurting and a lump formed in the area of his left proximal humerus ...

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Youth Sports Specialization

Young athletes need a break from the same physical activity to rehabilitate their growing bodies. There is not enough recovery ...

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What Is Osgood-Schlatter Disease?

Even though it sounds a bit ominous, Osgood-Schlatter disease is a common overuse condition that causes pain and swelling below ...

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Get Ahead of the Curve

Scoliosis is a condition that causes the spine to curve in an S or C shape. Munish Gupta, MD, a ...

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Competing Against Herself

Eating less to lose weight or play better can lead to big problems for girls who play sports. ...

Patient Stories

Yorlene Reyes - Ahead of the Curve

Learn more about Yorlene Reyes' surgery with St. Louis Children's Hospital to help correct the curve in her spine. ...

Patient Stories

Tyler's Shoulder Fracture

Tyler’s athletic career was jeopardized when he had an accident that tore his left shoulder open. ...