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Condition
Tethered Cord | Shriners Children's
The spinal cord normally floats freely inside the spinal canal. A tethered spinal cord is pulled down, stuck or fixed to the spinal canal. Common in children with spina bifida, surgery is the usual treatment to “untether” the spinal cord.
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Specialty
Spine & Spinal Cord
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Spine-and-Spinal-CordAt Shriners Children's, every family can expect our pediatric spine and spinal cord surgeons to provide compassion, respect and a treatment plan that utilizes the most current clinical and scientific research.
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Podcast
Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/06/Spinal-Cord-Injury-RehabilitationPodcast with Dr. Vogel and Dr. Mukherjee about our research-based approach to spinal cord injury rehabilitation.
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Patient Story
Learning to Live a New Life After a Pediatric Spinal Cord Injury
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/10/Learning-to-live-a-new-life-after-a-pediatric-spinal-cord-injurySix-year-old Memphis was transferred to the Philadelphia Shriners Hospital after she broke her neck in a car accident near her home outside of West Palm Beach, Florida.
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Patient Story
Chicago Police, Chicago Bears Celebrate Alex's Progress in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/10/Chicago-Police-Chicago-Bears-celebrate-Alexs-progress-in-spinal-cord-injury-rehabilitation -
Event
BACKBONES Virtual Summer Program | Empowering Youth with Spinal Cord Injuries
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Events/2025/06/BACKBONES-Virtual-Summer-ProgramConnect, advocate and thrive. Join the BACKBONES Virtual Youth Program to build skills and friendships.
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Specialty
Orthopedics
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/OrthopedicsShriners Children’s provides the full spectrum of pediatric orthopedic care. It's everything from fracture care and casting for broken bones, to surgery and rehabilitation.
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Pediatric Care
News & Media
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-MediaFind out what's happening at Shriners Children's
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Condition
Spinal Cord Injury
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Spinal-Cord-InjurySpinal cord injury occurs when nerves in the spinal column in the center of the back are damaged. Shriners Children’s offers advanced surgery options and therapy options to help restore your child’s function and mobility.
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Service
Motion Analysis Centers
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Motion-AnalysisThe specialists in Shriners Children’s motion analysis centers collect and analyze movement-related data, like gait analysis, to help treat children with neuromuscular, acquired or congenital disorders.