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Treatment
Scoliosis Specific Exercises
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Scoliosis-Specific-ExercisesScoliosis specific exercises offered by physical therapists at Shriners Children’s, aim to correct and slow the progression of a spinal curve, reduce pain and improve posture, breathing and quality of life.
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Treatment
Vaginoplasty
Shriners Children’s surgeons perform this surgical procedure for repair, reconstruction and construction of the vagina.
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Treatment
Prolapse Repair
Shriners Children’s colorectal surgeons have the capability to repair prolapsed – descending or drooping – organs in children. Each child’s prolapse anatomy may differ and each treatment plan is specific to the individual.
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Patient Story
Ángel Yahir, young promise in the Paralympic Games
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/02/Angel-Yahir-joven-promesa-de-juegos-ParalmpicosÁngel is a 16-year-old patient who came to Shriners Hospital at the age of three with a diagnosis of myelomeningocele. Currently, he shares with us that he has more than 20 medals for participating in the disciplines of Track Running and Chair Basketball. Check his story below.
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Patient Story
Malachi on the Move
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/10/Malachi-on-the-moveInpatient rehabilitation at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago helps patients who have simple to complex illnesses and disabilities recover from injury or loss of function. Sometimes the cause is a rare disorder, like for Malachi, who came to the hospital in late June.
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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
From Vietnam to Boston – the Road to Life-Changing Burn Care
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Patient Story
With Great Bracing Comes Great Responsibility
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/08/With-great-bracing-comes-great-responsibilityLiam and Sarah, who is a professional photographer, have learned to embrace Liam’s scoliosis treatment by using his braces to create fantastical photos of Liam depicted as his favorite superheroes.
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Video
Specialized burn care at Shriners Children's Ohio
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2022/10/Burn-CareWe're proud to be a place of hope and healing for children recovering from burns. We treat all burns, no matter the size or degree, regardless of a family's ability to pay.
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Video
Colbi's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2024/11/Colbis-StoryColbi and his mother, Amanda, traveled to Shriners Children's Philadelphia from Vermont after Colbi was injured in an automobile accident. This is their story.