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Patient Story
Liam's Superpowers Over Scoliosis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/04/Embracing-His-SuperpowersRead about Liam's super experience at Shriners Children's
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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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Treatment
Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib (VEPTR or Titanium Rib)
A curved metal rod that is surgically implanted to help straighten the spine and separate ribs so the lungs can grow and expand as the child grows. This device can be used to treat severe chest wall deformities and scoliosis.
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Video
Video Tour of Shriners Childrens Ohio
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2022/10/Video-Tour-of-Shriners-Childrens-OhioShriners Children's Ohio is one of the four Shriners hospitals dedicated to the treatment of pediatric burns and specializing in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
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Pediatric Care
PediOrtho WEST
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Providers-and-Research/For-Health-Professionals/PediOrtho-WESTThis dynamic course is led by pediatric orthopedic surgeons from California’s leading children’s hospitals.
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Condition
Amniotic Band Syndrome Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Amniotic-Band-SyndromeShriners Children's skilled physicians have vast experience treating amniotic band syndrome, also known as ABS, which starts in the womb when string-like strands entangle a developing baby.
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Condition
Cleft Foot
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Cleft-FootCharacterized by missing toes, a "v-shaped" foot or other visible difference, Shriners Children's orthopedic specialists provide knowledgeable treatment for cleft foot.
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Condition
Skewfoot Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Skew-FootSometimes called "Z" or serpentine foot, Shriners Children's offers care for skewfoot. Skewfoot is an uncommon condition affecting the formation and growth of bones in the foot.
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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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Patient Story
Zoey: The Comeback Kid
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/12/ZoeyOne fateful fall day on the soccer field, 15-year-old elite athlete, Zoey, planted her left leg and turned to avoid a collision with an oncoming player. Instantly, Zoey collapsed to the ground.