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Treatment
Ostomy Creation & Closure
Ostomy procedures change the way a child's urine or stool exits their body because of problems with their digestive or urinary system. Ostomies can be temporary or permanent.
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Condition
Tetraplegia
Tetraplegia, or quadriplegia, is the inability to voluntarily move the upper and lower body due to a spinal cord or brain injury, it affects all four limbs, and in some people, parts of the chest, abdomen and back.
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Condition
Back Injuries
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Back-InjuriesShriners Children's specialists have vast experience treating back injuries that occur while being active or playing sports. We're here to provide the right combination of care and treatment to get your child back to play.
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Condition
Diarrhea
Diarrhea is loose and watery stool and is a common problem. Shriners Children’s cares for children with diarrhea that has lasted for weeks or longer to address more serious issues such as inflammatory bowel disease.
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Patient Story
Cleft Lip and Palate Care at Shriners Children's Boston is "Exceptional"
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/07/Hunter-Cleft-Lip-and-PalateHunter's craniofacial team was with him through every step.
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Patient Story
Briana: Discipline, Resilience and Love for Sports
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/11/BrianaBriana came to Shriners Children's to be treated at the prosthetics clinic.
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Patient Story
Accessibility for All
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/06/Accessibility-for-AllMaggie, a Shriners Children's Portland patient ambassador, successfully advocated for the installation of an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility button on the front doors of her high school to help aid people with physical disabilities.
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Patient Story
Sisters With Scoliosis Encourage Screenings
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/06/Halie-and-SamanthaScoliosis runs in Halie and Samantha's family, but thanks to early detection and intervention, the sisters are able to live full, active lives.
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Patient Story
Shriners Children's Helps Adison Stay In The Game
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/08/Help-Adison-Stay-In-The-GameAdison has never let challenges keep him from playing the game. The high school student and patient ambassador loves playing sports and competing.
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Patient Story
Mahir's ACL Injury
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/02/Mahirs-ACL-InjuryMahir panicked when he tore his ACL. At Shriners Children's Philadelphia, he received the BEAR Implant surgery, and after a few months of physical therapy, he is making great progress.