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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-ScoliosisIsabella, a patient with scoliosis at Shriners Children's Southern California, turns her story into art.
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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-CheerleaderGabrielle 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.
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Patient Story
"Extraordinary" Experience at Shriners Children’s Boston
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/10/Extraordinary-Experience-at-Shriners-ChildrensD’Anayli was referred to Shriners Children's Boston by her local physician to reconstruct her soft palate and explore additional craniofacial care.
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Patient Story
Teen Is State Wheelchair Racing Champion Two Years in a Row
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/08/Teen-Is-State-Wheelchair-Racing-ChampionSpine and spinal cord injury care at Shriners Children's helped Andrea roll to victories in wheelchair track.
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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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Treatment
Anoplasty
Shriners Children's pediatric surgeons perform this surgery to correct anorectal malformations that cause painful bowel movements. It involves the reconstruction of the anus to stretch or enlarge the opening where stool drains.
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Provider
Matthias B. Donelan, MD
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Our-Care-Providers/D/Matthias-B-Donelan-MD-76384Matthias B. Donelan, MD specializes in Plastic Surgery.
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Provider
Kavitha L. Ranganathan, MD
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Our-Care-Providers/R/Kavitha-L-Ranganathan-MD-83355Kavitha L. Ranganathan, MD specializes in Plastic Surgery.
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Provider
María de Lourdes Velázquez-Rueda MD, MD
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Our-Care-Providers/V/Maria-de-Lourdes-Velazquez-Rueda-MD-MD-00039María de Lourdes Velázquez-Rueda MD, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery, Hand Surgery.
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Condition
Scalds
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/ScaldsAt Shriners Children’s our burn care team uses advanced diagnostics and innovative treatments to care for children with scalds.
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