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Patient Story
Julie Gives Back Through Girl Scout Project
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/03/Julie-girl-scoutThe team at Shriners Children's St. Louis led Julie through three leg lengthening treatments. Now, her legs are even and she's giving back through her Girl Scouts Gold Award project.
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Nursing Support
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Providers-and-Research/Nursing-Excellence/Nursing-SupportBecause our nursing team plays such a crucial role in our ability to provide amazing care to children everywhere, we must support them as much as they support our patients.
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Treatment
Recreational Therapy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Recreational-TherapyAt Shriners Children’s, we believe in the power of play! Recreational therapy may just seem like fun, but each interaction has a defined purpose. Activities are adapted to meet the need of each child, encouraging active, healthy lifestyles.
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Patient Story
Dancer Leaps Into Innovative Fusionless Option
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/09/Dancer-leaps-into-innovative-fusionless-optionDancer leaps into innovative fusionless option with VBT tether.
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Patient Story
Meet Patient Ambassador Paige
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/07/Meet-Patient-Ambassador-PaigePaige,11, looks forward to traveling to Shriners Hospitals for Children — Boston every three months, even if that means going into the OR. Paige was born with a port-wine stain birthmark on her face.
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Treatment
Occupational Therapy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Occupational-TherapyOccupational therapists at Shriners Children's help kids be as independent as possible, focusing on what is important to them and what they love to do in their daily lives.
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Treatment
Scoliosis Specific Exercises
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Scoliosis-Specific-ExercisesScoliosis specific exercises offered by physical therapists at Shriners Children’s, aim to correct and slow the progression of a spinal curve, reduce pain and improve posture, breathing and quality of life.
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Treatment
MAGEC System - MAGnetic Expansion Control Spinal Bracing & Distraction System
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/MAGEC-SystemShriners Children’s pioneered the use of the MAGEC System for treating early onset scoliosis. This magnetic rod-lengthening treatment gently guides the growth of the spine, without repeated surgeries.
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Treatment
Mehta Casting
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Mehta-CastingShriners Children's orthopedic surgeons specialize in the application of Mehta casts – an option to treat the curvature of the spine in children diagnosed with infantile scoliosis.
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Patient Story
With Great Bracing Comes Great Responsibility
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/08/With-great-bracing-comes-great-responsibilityLiam and Sarah, who is a professional photographer, have learned to embrace Liam’s scoliosis treatment by using his braces to create fantastical photos of Liam depicted as his favorite superheroes.