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Treatment
Wound Care
Proper care of your child’s wounds is part of the healing process. At Shriners Children’s we teach you home care. This may involve dressing changes, massaging healing areas with creams, exercises and stretches.
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Treatment
Cloaca Repair
Shriners Children’s provides cloaca repair to treat complex cloacal malformations. It requires a collaborative effort by experienced pediatric general surgeons, pediatric urologists and other specialists. Complexity varies by case.
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Provider
Marie-Andree T. Cantin, MD, FRCSC
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Our-Care-Providers/C/Marie-Andree-T-Cantin-MD-FRCSCMarie-Andree T. Cantin, MD, FRCSC specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery.
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Patient Story
A Chance Encounter Leads Family to Shriners Children's Boston for Craniofacial Care
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/07/Zachary-Craniofacial-CareNow 15, Zachary's craniofacial care began when he was an infant.
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Patient Story
Chronicle of a Dream Fulfilled
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/05/Cronica-de-un-Sueno-CumplidoDennilson dreamt of getting to know the Azteca Stadium and his favorite soccer team.
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Patient Story
Robi’s Rehabilitation Story
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/11/RobiRobi came to Shriners Children’s Philadelphia from Ethiopia after a spinal cord injury left him paralyzed below the waist.
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Patient Story
Sisters With Scoliosis Encourage Screenings
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/06/Halie-and-SamanthaScoliosis runs in Halie and Samantha's family, but thanks to early detection and intervention, the sisters are able to live full, active lives.
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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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Service
Virtual Surgical Planning
Shriners Children's craniofacial surgery team may use virtual surgical planning (VSP) before a child's surgery. VSP creates a model of the child's jaw, teeth or face, helping our team plan exact details for the surgery.
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Service
Lokomat
The Lokomat® device is a unique and valuable rehab tool for children. It combines an exoskeleton with dynamic body support. The device moves up and down with the patient to mimic a natural walking pattern.