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Podcast
Chloe's Story: Pediatric Spine Surgery at Shriners Children's
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2020/04/Chloe-and-Spinal-Fusion-SurgeryIn this patient story, Chloe Berkich and her mom, Carrie Berkich, discuss Chloe's spinal condition, why they came to Shriners Children's Chicago, the treatments Chloe received and how she's doing now.
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Podcast
Spine Brace 101
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2022/12/Spine-Brace-For-A-ChildLearn what to expect when your child has a spine brace in podcast with Dr. John Ghazi, MD, and Bill Craggs.
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Podcast
Weve Got the Upper Hand
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2019/07/Weve-Got-the-Upper-HandPodcast with Dr. Krister Freese about conditions that affect a child's upper extremity and the different services provided at Shriners Children's Portland.
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Treatment
Growing Rods
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Growing-RodsShriners Children's provides growing rods for children who have not reached skeletal maturity. They are placed along the spine to correct a spinal curve and allow continued growth of the spine.
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Treatment
Splinting
Customized splinting is a common treatment at Shriners Children's for a variety of orthopedic conditions and injuries. From hands to arms to feet, our specialists will create the best splint to meet your child's needs.
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Treatment
Physical Therapy with an External Fixator
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/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
Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgery
In laparoscopic surgery, a surgeon makes small incisions into which small surgical tools and camera are inserted. In Robotic surgery, the surgeon uses computer controls to manipulate the robot.
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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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Podcast
Behind the Red Line
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2020/03/Behind-the-Red-LinePodcast with Dr. Josie Davidson explaining the detailed surgical process; what to expect prior, afterward, and recovery.
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Podcast
Understanding Arthrogryposis
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/05/Understanding-ArthrogryposisDoctors discuss arthrogryposis in children and Shriners Children's treatment approach.
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