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One Hundred Years of Hope Healing and Innovation
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Celebrating-100-Years/Hope-Healing-and-InnovationShriners Children's is one of the most unique, widely-renowned healthcare systems in the world, and its founding 100 years ago by the Shriners fraternity is a special story worthy of celebrating.
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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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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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Patient Story
Honorary Captain Has Eyes Set on Future
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/06/Eyes-Set-on-FutureMalorie, a Shriners Children's St. Louis patient, heads to Pittsburg State University several months early for role as 'honorary captain' of the Kansas Shrine Bowl.
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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
Anterior Vertebral Body Tethering
Shriners Children's is a leader in this alternative, less invasive treatment to spinal fusion. It provides another option for patients with scoliosis who are still growing and need surgery.
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News
State of the Science Research Conference Serves as Incubator for Collaboration
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/03/State-of-the-Science-Research-ConferenceResearchers, surgeons and other leaders from across Shriners Children’s gathered in Atlanta for the sixth annual State of the Science conference with a special focus on muscle and bone health.
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News
Shriners Children’s Inspires Young Women to Pursue Careers in Orthopedic Surgery with The Perry Initiative
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/01/Perry-InitiativeFemale orthopedic surgeons and residents from Shriners Children’s Northern California led a hands-on workshop for aspiring teenage girls with an interest in medicine and engineering.
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