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Pressure Injuries
A pressure injury is damaged skin typically over a bony area or medical device. People with decreased sensation or who can’t reposition themselves are at greater risk. We treat with dressings, negative pressure therapy and surgery.
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Contractures
A fixed tightening of muscle, tendons, ligaments, or skin which prevents normal movement of the associated body part. An injury such as a severe burn can cause contracture of the skin.
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Hydronephrosis
Hydronephrosis is the swelling of one or both kidneys, which occurs when urine backs up into the kidney(s) and cannot properly drain into the bladder.
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Shriners Children’s Heals Through Pet Therapy
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/02/Healing-Through-Pet-TherapyShriners Children’s pet therapy programs provide another component to our wraparound care that doctors cannot prescribe.
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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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Spotlight on Director of the Therapeutic Services Lori Turgeon
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/08/Lori-Turgeon-SpotlightThe director of the therapeutic services reflects on her career at Shriners Children's Boston.
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Shriners Children’s Anesthesiologist Sundeep Tumber Conducts Groundbreaking Opioid Research
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/11/Research-Spotlight-Sports-MedicineThe doctor hopes to standardize prescriptions and track patient use post-operatively via an app.
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Shriners Children’s Offers Burn Prevention Tips to Keep Your Family Safe This Holiday Season
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/11/Holiday-Burn-AwarenessAs specialists in burn care, Shriners Children’s offers burn prevention tips this holiday season.
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Shriners Children’s Boston Researchers at Forefront of Discovery for Burn Care Innovations
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/12/Raman-Resonance-SpectroscopyShriners Children's Boston researchers have discovered a new use for a technology to provide information about a burn wound.
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How to Find the Right Provider for Your Child’s Diagnosis: Where to Start
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/09/How-to-Find-the-Right-Provider-Where-to-StartWhen you need to find a specialty provider to diagnose your child, begin with these important steps.
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