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Hospital
Pediatric Specialty Care in Canada
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Canada
Pediatric specialty care for children throughout Montreal and beyond
Ambulatory Surgery Center
Pediatric Specialty Care in Lexington
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Lexington
Pediatric specialty care for children throughout Kentucky and beyond
Patient Story
Thalia: Free to Be Me!
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/11/Thalia-Free-to-be-me
Living 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.
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.
Hospital
Pediatric Specialty Care in Northern California
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Northern-California
Pediatric specialty care for children throughout Northern California, Western U.S., Northwestern Mexico and Canada
Hospital
Pediatric Specialty Care in Portland
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Portland
Pediatric specialty care for children throughout Oregon and beyond
Specialty
Craniofacial Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Craniofacial
Shriners 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.
Condition
Open Bite Deformity

In open bite deformity, upper and lower teeth slant outward and don't touch when mouth is closed. Skeletal open bite is caused by bone growth and genetics. May affect speech and eating. Shriners Children’s plastic surgeons can repair.
Condition
Spinal Instability

Spinal instability means there is abnormal motion between the bones of the spine, this could be from a disorder/syndrome or trauma that can cause pressure on the spinal cord.
Service
Armeo Therapy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Armeo-Therapy
Armeo Therapy at Shriners Children’s provides patients with lost or restricted motor function in their upper extremities an opportunity to use a unique rehabilitation tool that embraces the whole arm, from shoulder to hand, during therapy.