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Torticollis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/TorticollisTorticollis is a muscle condition in the neck that causes a child's head to tilt to one side and the chin to tilt to the other. Shriners Children's physicians typically treat it with physical therapy or, depending on the severity, surgery.
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Neuromuscular Scoliosis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Neuromuscular-ScoliosisNeuromuscular scoliosis, seen in children who have medical conditions that impair their ability to control the spine-supporting muscles, is the second most common type of scoliosis. Shriners Children's has seen tens of thousands of children with neuromuscular scoliosis.
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Cloacal Malformation
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Cloacal-MalformationAt Shriners Children's, we provide specialized care for children with a cloacal malformation and other colorectal and gastrointestinal (GI) health problems
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Neurogenic Bladder
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Neurogenic-BladderAt Shriners Children's, we provide specialized care for children with neurogenic bladder and other colorectal and gastrointestinal (GI) health problems.
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News
Shriners Hospitals for Children — Greenville Announces Safe Return to Full Scope of Patient Services
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/09/Shriners-Hospitals-for-Children-Greenville-announces-safe-return-to-full-scope-of-patient-servicesPressing forward with a highly-successful reopening strategy that has benefited hundreds of patients in a six-state service region, Shriners Hospitals for Children — Greenville announced that it has successfully transitioned to Phase 3 in a measured approach to reintroduce all levels of its award-wi...
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The importance of washing your hands
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/10/La-importancia-del-lavado-de-manosHand hygiene is a procedure known worldwide as the elimination of microorganisms through the use of soap and water, or hand sanitizer. This action has been used to counteract Health Care Associated Infections (HAI). Over the years, it has become clear that it is not just a procedure, it is a patient...
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Speaking of Scoliosis and Spine
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/07/Speaking-of-Scoliosis-and-SpineScoliosis is a common condition that affects many children and adolescents. Our extensive podcast series will give you a look into the spine and spinal cord care at Shriners Children’s Chicago.
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A Hug From La La Higgy Bear
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/11/A-hug-from-La-La-Higgy-BearArrya’s eyelids were drooping toward sleep mode as she sat in her wheelchair with her bedazzled halo traction device holding her head upright.
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Bladder Exstrophy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Bladder-ExstrophyShriners Children's provides specialized care for children with bladder exstrophy and other colorectal and gastrointestinal (GI) health problems.
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A Day in the Life: Shriners Children's Child Life Specialists
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/03/Child-Life-SpecialistsChild life specialists teach distraction and coping techniques, but, perhaps more importantly, they are certified and trained to evaluate a patient's developmental and psychosocial needs.