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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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Erb's Palsy Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Erbs-PalsyErb’s palsy, the most common type of brachial plexus palsy, is most often the result of a difficult delivery when the infant's neck is stretched during the birthing process. Shriners Children's can help.
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Rickets
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/RicketsRickets is a softening and weakening of bones in children, often caused by a vitamin D deficiency, but rickets can also have genetic causes. Shriners Children's doctors are experienced in diagnosing and treating rickets in its various forms.
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Ventral Hernia
Shriners Children's offers treatment for patients with a ventral hernia, which is a bulge of tissues through an opening of weakness within the abdominal wall muscles. It can occur at any location on the abdominal wall.
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Kids Get a Boost with Microgravity Treadmill Technology
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/02/Microgravity-TreadmillShriners Children’s Spokane offers patients microgravity technology for rehabilitation.
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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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Muscular Dystrophy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Muscular-DystrophyAt Shriners Children's, our unique team of specialists provides the highest quality neuromuscular care for your child with muscular dystrophy.
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Spinal Muscular Atrophy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Spinal-Muscular-AtrophySpinal muscular atrophy attacks nerve cells, called motor neurons, in the spinal cord. At Shriners Children's, we offer treatments including physical therapy, respiratory treatment and surgery.
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Transverse Myelitis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Transverse-MyelitisTransverse myelitis (TM) is a neurological disorder caused by inflammation of the spinal cord that affects mostly children. Doctors and therapists at Shriners Children’s provide prompt, family-centered care to fit your child’s needs.
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Kids Aren't Just Little Adults
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/10/Kids-arent-just-little-adultsKids aren't just little adults, so when kids require medical care, it’s important that they identify providers who specialize in pediatrics. For any medical condition related to your child’s bones, muscles, or joints, you will want to consult an orthopaedist, particularly a pediatric orthopaedist.
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