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Patient Story
Rare Disease Day 2023: Keira and Hannea's Journeys at Shriners Children's
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/02/Rare-Disease-DayRead the stories of Keira and Hannea, who both found their homes away from home at Shriners Children's Philadelphia while receiving care for their rare medical conditions.
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Pediatric Fellowship Programs
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Philadelphia/FellowshipsShriners Children’s Philadelphia offers subspecialty fellowship training in pediatric upper extremity surgery and complex spine.
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Research
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Mexico/About-Us/ResearchThe research department at Shriners Children's Mexico develops clinical research projects/activities that are conducted by Shriners Children's Mexico staff and throughout the Shriners Children's healthcare system.
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Video
Meet Jackson
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2023/12/Meet-JacksonJackson has scoliosis, but after two surgeries, he is able to run cross country.
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Video
Through Darkness I Shine: The Stories of Connor and Mia
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2020/07/Connor-and-MiaMeet National Patient Ambassadors Connor and Mia.
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Treatment
Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib (VEPTR or Titanium Rib)
A curved metal rod that is surgically implanted to help straighten the spine and separate ribs so the lungs can grow and expand as the child grows. This device can be used to treat severe chest wall deformities and scoliosis.
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Treatment
Spinal Fusion Surgery
Spinal fusion surgery stabilizes and corrects the curvature of the spine; and for scoliosis and kyphosis, prevents further curvature of the spine. Stabilizing the spine can improve movement, reduce pain and restore lung function.
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Video
Alexis explains her organization EmBrace You
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2021/02/Alexis-explains-her-organization-EmBrace-YouWhen Alexis was diagnosed with Juvenile Idiopathic Scoliosis, she made it her goal to find a way to help others diagnosed with her same condition. EmBrace You is her organization that makes and provides Brace Bags for kids to keep their brace in during activities.
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Patient Story
Kerrigan Is a Competitor
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/06/Kerrigan-is-a-CompetitorA broken back helped Kerrigan fix an underlying condition, thanks to her care at Shriners Children's St. Louis.
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Patient Story
VBT Friends Forever
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/12/VBT-Friends-ForeverTwo patients become friends after getting the same surgery done on the same day at the hospital with the same surgeon.
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