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Treatment
Serial Casting
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Serial-CastingWhen a joint is unable to extend or flex, one of the connected muscles may be too tight or too short. To assist in turning the joint in the correct direction, Shriners Children's orthopedic specialists offer serial casting.
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Podcast
Spine Serial Casting and Halo Traction
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2022/09/Spine-Serial-Casting-and-Halo-TractionPodcast with Dr. Szczodry explains serial casting and halo traction for scoliosis and spinal deformities. suggest teaser image merlin 9248
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Podcast
Infantile Scoliosis Mehta Cotrel Casting
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2023/Infantile-Scoliosis-Mehta-Cotrel-CastingPodcast with Purnendu Gupta, M.D., on our extensive spine care and serial casting for infantile scoliosis.
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Specialty
Spine & Spinal Cord
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Spine-and-Spinal-CordAt Shriners Children's, every family can expect our pediatric spine and spinal cord surgeons to provide compassion, respect and a treatment plan that utilizes the most current clinical and scientific research.
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Specialty
Orthopedics
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/OrthopedicsShriners Children’s provides the full spectrum of pediatric orthopedic care. It's everything from fracture care and casting for broken bones, to surgery and rehabilitation.
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Treatment
Casting
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/CastingShriners Children's care team specializes in putting children at ease during casting, a common treatment for fractures.
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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
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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Hospital
Pediatric Specialty Care in Chicago
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/ChicagoPediatric specialty care for children throughout Illinois and beyond
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Hospital
Pediatric Specialty Care in Philadelphia
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/PhiladelphiaPediatric specialty care for children throughout Pennsylvania and beyond
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