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Treatment
Spinal Fusion Surgery
Spinal fusion surgery stabilizes and corrects the curvature of the spine; and for scoliosis and kyphosis, prevents further curvature of the spine. Stabilizing the spine can improve movement, reduce pain and restore lung function.
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Walk-In Fracture & Sports Injury Clinic
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2022/09/Walk-In-Fracture-and-Sports-Injury-ClinicBring your child to the Portland Shriners Children's Walk-In Fracture & Sports Injury Clinic M-F, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., (excluding holidays) for total injury and fracture care.
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Patient Story
Patient Ambassador Natalie Dances Her Way to the Irish Dance World Championships
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/03/Natalie-Irish-Dance-World-ChampionshipsAfter two hand surgeries and therapy, Natalie continues to excel in dance as well as other activities like riding her bike and swimming.
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Patient Story
Former Shriners Children’s Patient Jillian Elwart Qualifies for 2024 Paris Paralympics
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Paralympic-Stories/2024/Jillian-ParalympicsJillian competes in Paracanoe/Kayak Sprint and hopes to bring home gold!
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Patient Story
Teen’s Love for Golf Leads Him to Las Vegas
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/10/Teen-Love-for-Golf-Leads-Him-to-Las-VegasShriners Children’s New England patient Carlos will get the opportunity of a lifetime when he attends the Shriners Children’s Open.
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Patient Story
Meet Our New International Patient Ambassador, Gianna
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/07/International-Patient-Ambassador-GiannaGianna, 15, had her first visit at Shriners Children’s when she was 3 months old, and at 9 months, she received her first prosthesis.
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Patient Story
For Noemi, More Range of Motion Means More Possibilities
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/11/Noemis-StoryIf you ask 9-year-old Noemi which superpowers she would want most, she answers “teleportation” and “healing.” It’s not hard to imagine why.
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Patient Story
Play Ball, Jace!
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/09/Jace-Wilson-GloveJace doesn't let his distal arthrogryposis and tethered spinal cord stop his baseball dreams.
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Patient Story
Going the Distance
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/01/JokubasLithuanian boy brought to Shriners Children's St. Louis for orthopedic care, family connects through telehealth.
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Patient Story
Shriners Children's Boston Patient Chloe is Co-Chairing the 2024 Boston Haunted Walk Along With Her Parents
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/05/Boston-Patient-Cochairs-2024-Boston-Haunted-WalkFifteen-year-old Chloe has been a patient at Shriners Children’s Boston since she was a toddler, after burning both hands on a pellet stove.
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