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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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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.
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Video
Scoliosis overview with Dr. Steven Hwang
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2021/08/Scoliosis-overview-with-Dr-Steven-HwangDr. Hwang from Shriners Children’s Philadelphia gives us a quick overview of scoliosis. Shriners Children’s treats scoliosis at 20 locations across the country including our Montreal, Canada and Mexico City, Mexico locations.
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Video
Scoliosis Care at Shriners Children's Philadelphia
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2024/11/Scoliosis-Care-at-Shriners-Childrens-PhiladelphiaShriners Children's Philadelphia offers world-class scoliosis care to patients from around the world. Watch to learn more about how our spine team provides personalized care for their patients which begins at their first appointment.
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Video
Spine Surgery and Scoliosis Care, The Most Amazing Care Anywhere
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2020/10/Spine-Surgery-and-Scoliosis-Care-The-Most-Amazing-Care-AnywhereOur Pediatric Spine Center offers a specialized program for the evaluation and management of pediatric spinal disorders.. From common idiopathic adolescent scoliosis to the most complex young spine deformities, we believe each child deserves an individualized treatment plan utilizing the most advanc...
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Specialty
Craniofacial Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/CraniofacialShriners Children’s teams of specialists treat the physical, social, emotional and developmental challenges of craniofacial conditions like cleft palate to help children live full, healthy lives.
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Colorectal & Gastrointestinal (GI) Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Colorectal-and-GastrointestinalShriners Children's provides compassionate care for children with bowel disorders and digestive system issues.
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Patient Story
Kerrigan Is a Competitor
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/06/Kerrigan-is-a-CompetitorA broken back helped Kerrigan fix an underlying condition, thanks to her care at Shriners Children's St. Louis.
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