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Patient Story
Vertebral Body Tethering Leads to Patient Doing Backflips
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Treatment
Physical Therapy with an External Fixator
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Physical-Therapy-with-an-External-FixatorPhysical therapy combined with an external fixator (EXFIX) can help create the best quality of life for a child treated at Shriners Children's for a limb length discrepancy.
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Podcast
Radiology and Imaging
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2020/11/Radiology-and-ImagingPodcast with Richard Bennewate, manager of Radiology at Shriners Children's Portland, discussing advancements in the field of radiology, and what makes their processes unique compared to other children's hospitals.
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Podcast
Intensive Rehabilitation for Acute Flaccid Myelitis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/05/Intensive-Rehabilitation-for-Acute-Flaccid-MyelitisIntensive rehabilitation offered by Shriners Children's for acute flaccid myelitis, a sudden polio-like illness.
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Treatment
Physical Therapy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Physical-TherapyPhysical therapy at Shriners Children's helps children build confidence and strength, focusing on what is important to them and what they love to do in their daily lives.
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Patient Story
Brennen is Ready for the Big Game
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/02/Brennen-is-ready-for-the-big-gameWhile most of the Tampa Bay area is focused on cheering on the Buccaneers and quarterback Tom Brady in Super Bowl LV, Shriners Kid Brennen will be cheering for Nick Allegretti and the Kansas City Chiefs come Sunday.
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Patient Story
Rickey's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/11/Rickeys-storyTeen is inspired to become a doctor after life changing care at Boston Shriners Hospital.
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Patient Story
A Symbol of Freedom
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/12/A-symbol-of-freedomEver since birth, Opal has faced an uphill battle for independence. Due to complications during her delivery, Opal suffered a stroke shortly after birth.
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Patient Story
Teen Recovers in Pediatric Rehabilitation Program
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/01/Teen-recovers-in-pediatric-rehabilitation-programKnowing Jalen needed a pediatric rehabilitation medical team for intense physical therapy, her doctors recommended care at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Northern California.
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Patient Story
What Will the X-ray Say?
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/10/What-will-the-X-ray-sayRebecca is understandably nervous. In less than a week, she will travel the 29 miles from her St. Peters, Missouri, home with her 13-year-old son, Joey, to Shriners Hospitals for Children — St. Louis for his yearly follow-up. Joey will leave his mom in the waiting room, and a radiology technician wi...