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Treatment

Mehta Casting

http://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Mehta-Casting

Shriners 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.

female patient outside with several mehta casts lined up next to her

Podcast

Infantile Scoliosis Mehta Cotrel Casting

http://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2023/Infantile-Scoliosis-Mehta-Cotrel-Casting

Podcast with Purnendu Gupta, M.D., on our extensive spine care and serial casting for infantile scoliosis.

Specialty

Orthopedics

http://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Orthopedics

Shriners Children’s provides the full spectrum of pediatric orthopedic care. It's everything from fracture care and casting for broken bones, to surgery and rehabilitation.

Podcast

Spine Serial Casting and Halo Traction

http://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2022/09/Spine-Serial-Casting-and-Halo-Traction

Podcast with Dr. Szczodry explains serial casting and halo traction for scoliosis and spinal deformities. suggest teaser image merlin 9248

Patient Story

Clara Shines During Scoliosis Treatments

http://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/07/Clara-Shines-During-Scoliosis-Treatments

Read about Clara's experience with Mehta casting for her scoliosis at Shriners Children's

Specialty

Spine & Spinal Cord

http://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Spine-and-Spinal-Cord

At Shriners Children's, every family can expect our pediatric spine and spinal cord surgeons to provide compassion, respect and a treatment plan that utilizes the most current clinical and scientific research.

female patient using crutches in therapy gym

Treatment

Casting

http://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Casting

Shriners Children's care team specializes in putting children at ease during casting, a common treatment for fractures.

three physicians during baby patient casting

Treatment

Serial Casting

http://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Serial-Casting

When a joint is unable to extend or flex, one of the connected muscles may be too tight or too short. To assist in turning the joint in the correct direction, Shriners Children's orthopedic specialists offer serial casting.

female patient walking with her father outdoors

Hospital

Pediatric Specialty Care in Texas

http://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Locations/Texas

Pediatric specialty care for children throughout Texas and beyond

Specialty

Sports Medicine

http://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Sports-Medicine

Shriners Children's provides pro-level care for injured young athletes in our sports medicine clinics. Seeing a doctor right away can stop an injury from getting worse and help avoid long-lasting damage.

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