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Patient Story
From Diagnosis to Canvas: Isabella’s Artful Journey with Scoliosis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/03/Isabellas-Artful-Journey-with-ScoliosisIsabella, a patient with scoliosis at Shriners Children's Southern California, turns her story into art.
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Patient Story
Gabrielle's Story: A Worlds-Level Cheerleader Shares Her Scoliosis Journey
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/05/Gabrielle-Worlds-Level-CheerleaderGabrielle was diagnosed with scoliosis as a child. Read her story as she shares how the care she received at Shriners Children's Philadelphia has helped her continue doing what she loves.
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Patient Story
Teen Is State Wheelchair Racing Champion Two Years in a Row
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/08/Teen-Is-State-Wheelchair-Racing-ChampionSpine and spinal cord injury care at Shriners Children's helped Andrea roll to victories in wheelchair track.
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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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Provider
Mitchell F. Grasseschi, MD
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/G/Mitchell-F-Grasseschi-MD-63097Mitchell F. Grasseschi, MD specializes in Plastic Surgery.
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Provider
Sean R. Waldron, MD
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/W/Sean-R-Waldron-MD-57449Sean R. Waldron, MD specializes in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery.
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Condition
Tibial Pseudarthrosis
In children with tibial pseudarthrosis, the tibia (leg bone) does not form properly, causing the leg to bow. They also often have neurofibromatosis. Treatment at Shriners Children's may include monitoring with X-rays, bracing or surgery.
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Condition
Spina Bifida
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Spina-BifidaAt Shriners Children's, our unique team of specialists provides the highest quality care for your child with spina bifida.
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Condition
Lordosis
Lordosis is the excessive inward curvature of the spine in the lower back. Treatment at Shriners Children's may include physical therapy or bracing. Surgery may be necessary for severe cases.
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Condition
Cherubism
Cherubism is a rare genetic disorder treated by craniofacial specialists at Shriners Children’s. Starting in early childhood, bones of the lower jar are replaced with cyst-like tissue growths that make the cheeks look round and swollen.
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