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Patient Story
Sibling Helps Make Brother's Spine Cast
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/12/Sibling-helps-make-brothers-spine-castCertified prosthetist Lauren Kells invited Cooper to help her make his brother's cast for a back brace. Both boys have Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.
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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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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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Podcast
Infection Control Super Bugs and Antibiotic Resistance
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/05/Infection-Control-Super-Bugs-and-Antibiotic-ResistancePodcast about antibiotic resistance, the cause and strategies to decrease resistance to "super bugs."
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Podcast
Back In the Game
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2019/03/Back-In-the-GamePodcast with Dr. Jeremy Bauer to discuss common sports injuries. He shares information on fractures, treatment options available and tips to prevent them.
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Podcast
Child Life Services Helping Kids Cope
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2019/09/Child-life-Services-Helping-Kids-CopePodcast about what a Child Life Specialist does and common techniques used to help children cope.
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Podcast
Radiology and Imaging
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2020/11/Radiology-and-ImagingPodcast with Richard Bennewate, manager of Radiology at Shriners Children's Portland, discussing advancements in the field of radiology, and what makes their processes unique compared to other children's hospitals.
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Podcast
Spine Serial Casting and Halo Traction
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2022/09/Spine-Serial-Casting-and-Halo-TractionPodcast with Dr. Szczodry explains serial casting and halo traction for scoliosis and spinal deformities. suggest teaser image merlin 9248
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Podcast
Travel Tips for Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2023/12/Travel-Tips-for-Juvenile-Idiopathic-ArthritisLinda Wagner-Weiner, M.D., MS, and Cathy Schroeder, RN, BSN, discuss travel tips with children who have juvenile idiopathic arthritis.