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Mehta Casting

https://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

Patient Story

Allie's Halo Journey

https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/12/Allie

Allie's halo traction and growing rod surgery provides her the ability to grow while receiving care for her severe infantile scoliosis.

Specialty

Pediatric Rehabilitation and Therapy

https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Pediatric-Rehabilitation-and-Therapy

Shriners Children's pediatric rehabilitation program and therapy services support your child physically, developmentally and emotionally with individualized plans of care.

Male patient on a treadmill type machine in the rehabilitation/therapy room.

Patient Story

From Bolivia to Philadelphia: Joissy’s Scoliosis Story

https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/03/Joissys-Scoliosis-Story

Joissy and her family found world-class scoliosis care, love and support at Shriners Children's Philadelphia.

patient in wheelchair next to provider sitting

Patient Story

Sisters With Scoliosis Encourage Screenings

https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/06/Halie-and-Samantha

Scoliosis runs in Halie and Samantha's family, but thanks to early detection and intervention, the sisters are able to live full, active lives.

Patient Story

From Diagnosis to Canvas: Isabella’s Artful Journey with Scoliosis

https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/03/Isabellas-Artful-Journey-with-Scoliosis

Isabella, a patient with scoliosis at Shriners Children's Southern California, turns her story into art.

Patient Story

Gabrielle's Story: A Worlds-Level Cheerleader Shares Her Scoliosis Journey

https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/05/Gabrielle-Worlds-Level-Cheerleader

Gabrielle was diagnosed with scoliosis as a child. Read her story as she shares how the care she received at Shriners Children's Philadelphia has helped her continue doing what she loves.