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Treatment
Spine Surgery
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Spine-SurgeryAt Shriners Children's, we explore all non-surgical options for your child's spine before considering surgery. If surgery is recommended, your child will be in the hands of our world renowned pediatric orthopedic surgeons.
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Patient Story
Multidisciplinary Care Helps Patient Address Multiple Conditions
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/07/Multidisciplinary-care-helps-patient-address-multiple-conditionsDescribed as “the life of the hospital” by a Shriners Hospitals for Children — Greenville staff member, Catlynn is no stranger to the Shriners family. A patient since age 3, Catlynn was diagnosed with three conditions.
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Patient Story
Mohammed’s Spina Bifida Care Team Inspires Independence
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/03/Mohammeds-StoryMohammed has been followed by an outstanding team of spina bifida specialists at Shriners Children’s since he was 5.
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Patient Story
Perry Cate Defies the Odds with Help from Shriners Children’s Lexington
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/03/Perry-CateAlmost no one expected Perry Cate to survive after she was born with multiple physical differences. Today, she is a vibrant college student studying forensic science and has a passion for creative arts.
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Patient Story
Sadie Has Confidence, Her Own Sense of Style, and a Desire to Help Others
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/06/Sadie-ArthrogryposisSadie has always appreciated the fact that her doctors included her in the decisions concerning her treatment. It is a unique aspect that Sadie believes is what makes Shriners Children’s so special.
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Patient Story
Kerrigan Is a Competitor
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/06/Kerrigan-is-a-CompetitorA broken back helped Kerrigan fix an underlying condition, thanks to her care at Shriners Children's St. Louis.
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Treatment
Spinal Fusion Surgery
Spinal fusion surgery stabilizes and corrects the curvature of the spine; and for scoliosis and kyphosis, prevents further curvature of the spine. Stabilizing the spine can improve movement, reduce pain and restore lung function.
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Treatment
Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib (VEPTR or Titanium Rib)
A curved metal rod that is surgically implanted to help straighten the spine and separate ribs so the lungs can grow and expand as the child grows. This device can be used to treat severe chest wall deformities and scoliosis.
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One Hundred Years of Hope Healing and Innovation
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Celebrating-100-Years/Hope-Healing-and-InnovationShriners Children's is one of the most unique, widely-renowned healthcare systems in the world, and its founding 100 years ago by the Shriners fraternity is a special story worthy of celebrating.
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Pediatric Fellowship Programs
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Locations/Philadelphia/FellowshipsShriners Children’s Philadelphia offers subspecialty fellowship training in pediatric upper extremity surgery and complex spine.
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