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Patient Story
Blending Amish Tradition With Modern Prosthetic Devices
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/10/Elizabeth-Prosthetic-StoryElizabeth's story is one of resilience, determination and creativity deeply rooted in the close-knit Amish community of Conewango Valley, New York.
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Contact Burns
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Contact-BurnsThe team at Shriners Children’s Boston can care for your child's contact burn using the most innovative burn care treatments available.
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Scoliosis Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/ScoliosisScoliosis is a condition where the spine is curved sideways. With advanced treatments and world-class expertise, Shriners Children's cares for more than 10,000 children with scoliosis each year
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Idiopathic Scoliosis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Idiopathic-ScoliosisThe most common type of scoliosis, idiopathic scoliosis is as individual as each child. The care team at Shriners Children's, with their extensive experience, is with you every step.
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Neuromuscular Scoliosis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Neuromuscular-ScoliosisNeuromuscular scoliosis, seen in children who have medical conditions that impair their ability to control the spine-supporting muscles, is the second most common type of scoliosis. Shriners Children's has seen tens of thousands of children with neuromuscular scoliosis.
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Spinal Cord Injury
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Spinal-Cord-InjurySpinal cord injury occurs when nerves in the spinal column in the center of the back are damaged. Shriners Children’s offers advanced surgery options and therapy options to help restore your child’s function and mobility.
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News
First in Chicago to Offer New Lightweight Prosthetic Partial Hand for Teenagers
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/11/First-in-Chicago-to-offer-new-lightweight-prosthetic-partial-hand-for-teenagersThe Prosthetic and Orthotic Services (POPS) department now offers a lighter-weight hand prosthetic for teens. Shriners Hospitals is the first hospital in Chicago to offer the M-Fingers carbon fiber technology specifically designed to fit children.
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News
Shriners Children's Texas Receives Heathy Kids, Healthy Families® Grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/01/BCBSGrantThe Healthy Kids, Healthy Families funding will support Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas' commitment to community-based organizations supporting children and families who have been impacted by the health, economic and social implications of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Orthopaedic Surgeons Named Top Docs 2020 by Chicago Magazine
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/09/Orthopaedic-surgeons-named-Top-Docs-2020-by-Chicago-MagazineFour Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago physicians have been named to Chicago Magazine’s Top Doctors: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine 2020 list.
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Camp Winning Hands Provides Place for Kids and Teens to Reach for the Stars
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/08/Camp-Winning-HandsCamp Winning Hands provides a safe camping experience where kids can focus on being at camp, doing typical camp activities, without having to worry about explaining their hand differences.