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After suffering a hemorrhagic stroke when he was home alone, musician and retired radio announcer Bill Price, now 71, was able to crawl to his phone and call for help in the nick of time.

Stroke Rehabilitation Gets High Point Musician Back Onstage

After suffering a stroke while home alone, Bill Price was able to call for help in the nick of time. 
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After 14 shoulder dislocations, Taylor Michael Green thought his military career was at risk.

Military Career Thrives After Shoulder Surgery

After 14 shoulder dislocations, Taylor Michael Green feared his dream of a career in the U.S. Army was in jeopardy. 
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Track Athlete Undergoes Life-Changing Scoliosis Surgery at Brenner Children’s Hospital

Athlete Undergoes Life-Changing Scoliosis Surgery

16-year-old track athlete and aspiring Eagle Scout thriving after undergoing surgery at Brenner Children's Hospital.
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Twin sisters living with flat feet opt for surgery to help correct their pain.

Twins happy, healthy teens after surgery to correct flat feet

Twin sisters living with flat feet opt for surgery to help correct their pain. 
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Anne Lake has a visit with Earl and Loutricia Redding.

Preventing Fractures, Preserving Quality of Life

Don and Loutricia Redding have visited 32 countries and want to see many more. 
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Joy's Back in Action After Bilateral Total Hip Replacement

“I feel great, and I’m glad that I did it when I did.”
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Unique ACL Surgery, Strong Rehab Help Beck Bounce Back

Unique ACL Surgery, Strong Rehab Help Beck Bounce Back

Expert care brings high school athlete back to multiple fields.
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Seven-year-old Adrian Coker is in his second year of treatment for rhabdomyosarcoma.

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Just after Adrian Coker turned 5, he received a life-altering diagnosis.
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