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Patient Story
Dancer Leaps Into Innovative Fusionless Option
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/09/Dancer-leaps-into-innovative-fusionless-optionDancer leaps into innovative fusionless option with VBT tether.
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Video
A Scoliosis Story: How Halo Traction Changed my Son’s Life
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2020/10/A-Scoliosis-Story-How-Halo-Traction-Changed-my-Sons-LifeLearn how our halo program delivers life-changing results and gives families everywhere hope.
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Video
Meet Tessa
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2023/12/Meet-TessaDiagnosed with cerebral palsy and scoliosis, Tessa wants to inspire others with her story and help raise money for Shriners Children's.
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Treatment
MAGEC System - MAGnetic Expansion Control Spinal Bracing & Distraction System
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/MAGEC-SystemShriners Children’s pioneered the use of the MAGEC System for treating early onset scoliosis. This magnetic rod-lengthening treatment gently guides the growth of the spine, without repeated surgeries.
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Treatment
Mehta Casting
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Mehta-CastingShriners Children's orthopedic surgeons specialize in the application of Mehta casts – an option to treat the curvature of the spine in children diagnosed with infantile scoliosis.
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Patient Story
Allie's Halo Journey
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/12/AllieAllie's halo traction and growing rod surgery provides her the ability to grow while receiving care for her severe infantile scoliosis.
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Patient Story
October is National Spina Bifida Awareness Month
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/10/October-is-National-Spina-Bifida-Awareness-MonthJessica, aka “Jessie,” has been coming to Shriners Children's Florida since 2006. She was born with spina bifida, scoliosis, bilateral hip dysplasia and clubfoot; all of which she has received support and care for at our outpatient center.
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Patient Story
Thalia: Free to Be Me!
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/11/Thalia-Free-to-be-meLiving in Haiti, Thalia wore a brace to address her scoliosis curve but it wasn’t enough. By the time she was 13 years old, she had to stop taking dance class and would become exhausted just playing with her friends.
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Patient Story
Brace Yourself to Meet Alexis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/04/Brace-Yourself-to-Meet-AlexisScoliosis diagnosis gives teen a new purpose
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Service
Psychiatry and Psychological Services
Our psychologists at Shriners Children's specialize in evaluating and providing support to children and their families who are adjusting to a new diagnosis or having difficulty in their everyday lives due to trauma.
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