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Patient Story
October is National Spina Bifida Awareness Month
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/10/October-is-National-Spina-Bifida-Awareness-MonthJessica, aka “Jessie,” has been coming to Shriners Children's Florida since 2006. She was born with spina bifida, scoliosis, bilateral hip dysplasia and clubfoot; all of which she has received support and care for at our outpatient center.
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Patient Story
Thalia: Free to Be Me!
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/11/Thalia-Free-to-be-meLiving in Haiti, Thalia wore a brace to address her scoliosis curve but it wasn’t enough. By the time she was 13 years old, she had to stop taking dance class and would become exhausted just playing with her friends.
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Service
Intraoperative Neuromonitoring
Shriners Children's uses neuromonitoring during spinal surgery. This lets our surgeons monitor the nerves and muscles in the lower part of your child’s body during surgery. This helps the spinal surgeons avoid the risk of damage to your child’s nerves.
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Interpreter Services
Interpretive services are important to make sure you understand your child’s care. At Shriners Children's, we have Spanish interpreters and other translation services, free of charge.
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Video
Meet Tessa
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2023/12/Meet-TessaDiagnosed with cerebral palsy and scoliosis, Tessa wants to inspire others with her story and help raise money for Shriners Children's.
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Care Management
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Care-ManagementThe care management team at Shriners Children's consists of registered nurses and social workers who act as resources for families throughout their plan of care.
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Patient Story
Standing Strong and Giving Back
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/05/Victoria-and-MeganAfter going through their own journeys with scoliosis, these two girls know exactly what it takes to help other patients getting ready for spine surgery.
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Patient Story
Dylan is a Solid Swimmer Thanks to Shriners Children’s
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/10/Dylan-SwimmerDylan doesn't let osteogenesis imperfecta or scoliosis limit his interests or activities.
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Patient Story
A Generational Story of Community
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/02/Ethans-Scoliosis-StoryEthan came to Shriners Children's Philadelphia from Alabama for scoliosis surgery.
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Patient Story
Shriners Children’s St. Louis Impacts Two Generations of Spine Patients
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/03/Rumer-Scoliosis-CareThis mother and son duo have both received world-class scoliosis care at Shriners Children's St. Louis.
