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Treatment
Halo Traction
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Halo-TractionShriners Children's skilled physicians use halo traction as a first step in correcting severe scoliosis, kyphosis and other spine deformities. The treatment carefully pulls a child's head and spine upward, applying a slow stretch.
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News
Shriners Children’s Boston Child Life Team Supports Patients and Families Every Step of the Way
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/03/Celebrating-Child-Life-MonthAt Shriners Children’s Boston, child life specialists become an integral part of a patient’s care team from their initial hospitalization until they age out of care.
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Shriners Children's Boston Patients Thrive as Members of Team Brave
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/09/Patients-Thrive-as-Members-of-Team-BravePartnership with the Boston Firefighters Burn Foundation helps patients gain strength and confidence.
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Condition
Hypertrophic Scars
Hypertrophic scars are raised and often related to burn injuries. They are thick, impairing mobility and function. We use the latest techniques to reduce size and improve appearance.
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Condition
Third Degree Burn Care
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Third-Degree-BurnsAt Shriners Children's our team is skilled at treating third degree burns, also referred to as full thickness burns, which are among the most serious burn injuries.
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Leading By Example: Meet Shriners Children's Boston Plastic Surgeon Daniel Driscoll, M.D.
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/05/Leading-By-ExampleDr. Driscoll is teaching the next generation of surgeons about the complexities of burn reconstruction.
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Care Inspires Patient's Sister to Pursue Medicine
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/02/Care-inspires-patients-sister-to-pursue-medicineLauren is an aspiring doctor studying pre-med at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Her interest in medicine developed at a young age, when Lauren accompanied her sister on appointments to the Boston Shriners Hospital.
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Shriners Children’s Patient, Burn Survivor Inspires Donation to Therapy Team
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/12/Patient-inspires-donation-to-therapy-teamThirteen-year-old Courtney sharing her story with a fellow airline passenger leads to a generous gift.
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Shriners Children’s Doctor Colleen Ryan Breaks New Ground in Burn Care
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/10/Research-Spotlight-Burn-CareThe Boston surgeon and researcher has studied the field for more than 35 years.
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Meet Shriners Children's Boston Chief of Pediatrics Carlos Duran, M.D.
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/06/Meet-Dr-Carlos-DuranDr. Duran was drawn to Shriners Children's Boston's unique approach to specialty care.