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Condition
Skeletal Dysplasia Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Skeletal-DysplasiaSkeletal dysplasia includes many rare conditions where bones and cartilage develop differently. Also called dwarfism. Shriners Children's offers orthopedics, neurology, otolaryngology, physical and occupational therapy, and genetic testing.
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Video
Empowering Kids to be Decision-Makers in their Treatment Plan
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2021/01/Empowering-Kids-to-be-Decision-Makers-in-their-Treatment-PlanAfter Elee fractured her leg, she felt uncomfortable and nervous. Her pediatrician referred her family to Shriners Children's Hawaii, where her care team involved Elee in each step of her treatment plan. From casting to physical therapy, Elee was a decision-maker, and her fear quickly turned to powe...
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Podcast
BAHA System Surgical Treatment for Child Hearing
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2023/Baha-System-Surgical-Treatment-for-Child-HearingJoann Harano, AuD, explains BAHA bone anchored hearing aids and when a child is a good candidate for them.
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Podcast
Understanding Scoliosis in Children
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/07/Understanding-Scoliosis-in-ChildrenDr. Purnendu Gupta explains scoliosis in children and variety of treatments available.
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Podcast
Understanding Spina Bifida
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/05/Understanding-Spina-BifidaPodcast with Dr. Haluk Altiok about spina bifida and our treatment approach
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Podcast
Speech Therapy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2020/11/Speech-Therapy-DeaibesPodcast with Diana Deaibes discussing the speech therapy program at Shriners Children's Portland.
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Patient Story
Julie Gives Back Through Girl Scout Project
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/03/Julie-girl-scoutThe team at Shriners Children's St. Louis led Julie through three leg lengthening treatments. Now, her legs are even and she's giving back through her Girl Scouts Gold Award project.
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Patient Story
Finding Freedom in Halo Traction
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/05/KennedyChicago girl seeks scoliosis and kyphosis care in St. Louis, undergoes halo traction and spine surgery.
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Patient Story
Angela's Rehabilitation Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/09/Angelas-Rehabilitation-StoryAfter her incomplete spinal cord injury caused by a plane crash, Angela found rehabilitation success at Shriners Children's Philadelphia.
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Patient Story
Former Shriners Children’s Chicago Patient Targets Second Gold Medal at Paralympics
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Paralympic-Stories/2024/John-ParalympicsBoie’s upbringing of grit and determination translated to the wheelchair basketball court, where he will be going for a second-consecutive gold medal with Team USA at the Paris Paralympics this summer.
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