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Hope for Families Navigating Rare Diseases

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Through specialized care and unwavering support, Shriners Children’s Portland provides a beacon of hope for Avery and Madison.

Patient in powerchair (left); Patient on couch cuddling cat (right)

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Desperate Call for Help Leads to Successful Outcome at Shriners Children’s New England

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Thalia and her family are grateful for life-changing scoliosis care at Shriners Children's.

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Clara Shines During Scoliosis Treatments

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

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Angela Shows Off Her Strength On An Adaptive Bike

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After completing months of physical therapy after a spinal cord injury, Angela can now ride an adaptive bike.

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Spine Surgeon Dr. Scott Luhmann

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Scott Luhmann, M.D., serves as the chief of staff at Shriners Children's St. Louis. He is also an orthopedic surgeon, focusing on spinal reconstructive surgery and spinal deformities.

closeup of surgeon's face during orthopedic surgery

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Pioneering Spine Surgery Puts Competitive Cheerleader Back on the Mat

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Spine surgery at Shriners Children's put Audrey right back on the cheer mat excelling at a performance level higher than ever before.

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Kira is 100% back!

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After spinal fusion, Kira wasn’t sure if she would be able to make it back to competitive dancing. Just months after surgery, she qualified for the same competitive team she was on before surgery and is dancing up a storm!