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Patient Story
Meet Marshall
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/09/Meet-MarshallAn avid golfer, Marshall is excited to be the official Northern California Standard Bearer at the 2022 Shriners Children's Open.
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Patient Story
Lily Ready to Treat Patients with Same Type of Care She Received
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/03/LilyLily has been a patient at Shriners Children's Lexington almost from the day she was born. But this did not slow her down. In 2018, Lily became a National Patient Ambassador for Shriners Children’s and continues to give back to the hospital system.
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Patient Story
Mateo's Story: A Call for Prevention
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/05/Mateos-StoryAfter a tragic accident, today Mateo is a happy child thanks to specialized care and timely intervention.
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Patient Story
Jenny Sails Solo Around the Globe
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/08/Jenny-Sails-Solo-Around-the-GlobeA former Shriners Children's patient who once struggled to walk is now sailing across the globe on her own.
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Treatment
Spinal Fusion Surgery
Spinal fusion surgery stabilizes and corrects the curvature of the spine; and for scoliosis and kyphosis, prevents further curvature of the spine. Stabilizing the spine can improve movement, reduce pain and restore lung function.
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Treatment
Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib (VEPTR or Titanium Rib)
A curved metal rod that is surgically implanted to help straighten the spine and separate ribs so the lungs can grow and expand as the child grows. This device can be used to treat severe chest wall deformities and scoliosis.
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About Shriners Children's Shreveport
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Shreveport/About-UsLearn how we transform the lives of children through specialized care, research and education
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About Shriners Children's Greenville
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Greenville/About-UsLearn how Shriners Children's Greenville transforms the lives of children through specialized care and innovation
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About Shriners Children's Hawai`i
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Hawaii/About-UsLearn how Shriners Children's Hawai`i transforms the lives of children through our specialized care, research and education
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About Shriners Children's New England
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/New-England/About-UsLearn how Shriners Children's New England transforms the lives of children through our specialized care, research and education
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