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Treatment
Halo Traction
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Halo-TractionShriners Children's skilled physicians use halo traction as a first step in correcting severe scoliosis, kyphosis and other spine deformities. The treatment carefully pulls a child's head and spine upward, applying a slow stretch.
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Patient Story
A Chance Encounter Leads Family to Shriners Children's Boston for Craniofacial Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/07/Zachary-Craniofacial-CareNow 15, Zachary's craniofacial care began when he was an infant.
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News
No Two Days Are the Same for Shriners Children's Boston Care Management Team
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/10/Boston-Care-ManagementKnown for their ability to multitask, problem solve and think on their feet, Shriners Children’s Boston care managers are an invaluable resource for patients and families.
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News
Pumpkin Carving Safety Tips
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/10/Pumpkin-Carving-Safety-TipsUse caution this Halloween and take steps to prevent hand injuries when pumpkin carving by observing the following safety tips.
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Condition
Polydactyly
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/PolydactylyWhen your child is born with a condition like polydactyly – the existence of more than five fingers or toes on a single hand or foot – a great relationship with a care provider at Shriners Children's can help you feel secure.
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News
Dr. Chuck and the Pod People
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/01/Dr-Chuck-and-the-pod-peopleIt’s a Saturday afternoon and Charles Goldfarb, M.D., is in his basement cracking himself up. Upstairs, his wife, Talia, knows exactly what’s going on: Her husband is editing his podcast again.
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Treatment
Orthopedic Surgery
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Orthopedic-SurgeryWith their expertise in treating children from toddlers to teens, the pediatric orthopedic surgeons at Shriners Children’s understand the challenges of planning ahead for growing bones and bodies.
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News
Q & A with Shriners Children’s Boston Chief of Plastic Surgery Branko Bojovic, M.D.
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/02/Branko-Bojovic-SpotlightQ & A with Shriners Children’s Boston Chief of Plastic Surgery Branko Bojovic, M.D.
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News
Spotlight on Nursing Professional Development Specialist Melissa Gorman
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/10/Melissa-Gorman-spotlightFor 15 years, Shriners Children’s Boston’s clinical education department has been guided by the experienced hand of Melissa Gorman.
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News
Spotlight on Director of the Therapeutic Services Lori Turgeon
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/08/Lori-Turgeon-SpotlightThe director of the therapeutic services reflects on her career at Shriners Children's Boston.