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Service
Psychiatry and Psychological Services
Our psychologists at Shriners Children's specialize in evaluating and providing support to children and their families who are adjusting to a new diagnosis or having difficulty in their everyday lives due to trauma.
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Patient Story
Getting Ahead of the Curve
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/12/Getting-Ahead-of-the-CurveTwo years ago a minor slip and fall at home led to Reyna's diagnosis of scoliosis.
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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
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
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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Patient Story
Sibling Helps Make Brother's Spine Cast
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/12/Sibling-helps-make-brothers-spine-castCertified prosthetist Lauren Kells invited Cooper to help her make his brother's cast for a back brace. Both boys have Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.
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