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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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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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Podcast
Cerebral Palsy Treatment
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/05/Cerebral-Palsy-TreatmentPodcast about comprehensive cerebral palsy treatment at Shriners Children's.
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Podcast
Nutrition Advice for Healing and Health
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2022/01/Nutrition-Advice-for-Healing-and-HealthClinical dietitian on proper nutrition to help children prepare for surgery, heal and be healthy.
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Podcast
Introducing Chinmay Paranjape
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2024/03/Introducing-Chinmay-ParanjapeMeet Chinmay Paranjape, M.D., the newest addition to the medical staff at Shriners Children’s Portland!
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Service
Upper Airway Imaging
The upper airway includes the nose, nasal cavity, mouth, throat (pharynx) and voice box (larynx). Upper airway imaging looks for narrowing in these areas, which can be common for children with craniofacial and neuromuscular conditions.
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News
Provider Spotlight: Advanced SSE Providers at Shriners Children's Spokane
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/11/Scoliosis-Specific-Exercise-for-Pediatric-Spine-PatientsShriners Children's Spokane is home to the two most advanced certified providers in the region.
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News
Hinzee Has Travel Plans
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/03/Hinzee-has-travel-plansHinzee celebrated her “graduation” from Shriners Hospitals for Children Medical Center — Lexington earlier this month. That means she no longer needs to be seen at the medical center for her scoliosis.
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Podcast
Muscular Dystrophy and Neuromuscular Conditions
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/05/Muscular-Dystrophy-and-Neuromuscular-ConditionsPodcast with Dr. Ken Silver, pediatric neurologist, about muscular dystrophy and neuromuscular conditions.
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Treatment
Growing Rods
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Growing-RodsShriners Children's provides growing rods for children who have not reached skeletal maturity. They are placed along the spine to correct a spinal curve and allow continued growth of the spine.
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