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Patient Story
Rare Disease Day 2023: Keira and Hannea's Journeys at Shriners Children's
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/02/Rare-Disease-DayRead the stories of Keira and Hannea, who both found their homes away from home at Shriners Children's Philadelphia while receiving care for their rare medical conditions.
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Patient Story
Nothing Slows Down Brody
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/06/Nothing-Slows-BrodyBrody is a middle school basketball player from Omaha, Nebraska, who credits Shriners Children's St. Louis for saving his left leg.
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Treatment
MAGEC System - MAGnetic Expansion Control Spinal Bracing & Distraction System
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/MAGEC-SystemShriners Children’s pioneered the use of the MAGEC System for treating early onset scoliosis. This magnetic rod-lengthening treatment gently guides the growth of the spine, without repeated surgeries.
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Treatment
Inpatient Pediatric Rehabilitation
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Inpatient-Pediatric-RehabilitationShriners Children’s pediatric inpatient rehabilitation program provides the highest quality pediatric rehabilitative care to promote functional independence and a successful transition back to home, school and community life.
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Treatment
Mehta Casting
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Mehta-CastingShriners Children's orthopedic surgeons specialize in the application of Mehta casts – an option to treat the curvature of the spine in children diagnosed with infantile scoliosis.
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Treatment
Arthroscopic Surgery
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Arthroscopic-SurgeryArthroscopic surgery, also known as arthroscopy, is a procedure used to diagnose and treat joint conditions. Shriners Children's pediatric orthopedic surgeons treat a variety of conditions with this minimally invasive surgery option.
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Video
Spine Surgery and Scoliosis Care, The Most Amazing Care Anywhere
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2020/10/Spine-Surgery-and-Scoliosis-Care-The-Most-Amazing-Care-AnywhereOur Pediatric Spine Center offers a specialized program for the evaluation and management of pediatric spinal disorders.. From common idiopathic adolescent scoliosis to the most complex young spine deformities, we believe each child deserves an individualized treatment plan utilizing the most advanc...
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Treatment
Physical Therapy with an External Fixator
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Physical-Therapy-with-an-External-FixatorPhysical therapy combined with an external fixator (EXFIX) can help create the best quality of life for a child treated at Shriners Children's for a limb length discrepancy.
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Treatment
Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy
Selective dorsal rhizotomy is a neurosurgical procedure where certain spinal nerves are selectively cut in order to reduce spasticity in legs and improve muscle development.
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Patient Story
Finding Love for Faith
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/10/Faith-and-ForeignerRecently, Faith had the opportunity to share with FOREIGNER how Shriners Children's has shown her and her family what love really is.
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