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News
Thoracic Lumbar Sacral Orthosis (TLSO) Bracing Tips and Care
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/06/TLSO-Bracing-Tips-and-CareSpecialists share what parents and patients need to know about TLSO bracing.
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News
Summer Heat May Reveal Signs of Scoliosis
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/06/Be-Spine-AwarePediatric spine surgeons at Shriners Children's are encouraging parents to be spine aware during National Scoliosis Awareness Month.
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Patient Story
Pioneering Spine Surgery Puts Competitive Cheerleader Back on the Mat
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/05/AudreySpine surgery at Shriners Children's put Audrey right back on the cheer mat excelling at a performance level higher than ever before.
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Podcast
Cast Care for Children
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2022/05/Cast-Care-for-ChildrenPodcast with Gerald Cotton, OTC, about when children need a cast. How to care for it and how to prepare your child.
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Medinah Ladies Fashion Show Supports Nurses
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/05/Medinah-Ladies-Fashion-Show-Supports-NursesThe 45th annual Medinah Ladies Fashion Show featured moving patient stories and the latest spring trends, all in support of the amazing nursing care provided at Shriners Children's Chicago.
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Patient Story
Brace Yourself to Meet Alexis
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/04/Brace-Yourself-to-Meet-AlexisScoliosis diagnosis gives teen a new purpose
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Patient Story
Clara Shines During Scoliosis Treatments
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/07/Clara-Shines-During-Scoliosis-TreatmentsRead about Clara's experience with Mehta casting for her scoliosis at Shriners Children's
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News
Hinzee Has Travel Plans
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/03/Hinzee-has-travel-plansHinzee celebrated her “graduation” from Shriners Hospitals for Children Medical Center — Lexington earlier this month. That means she no longer needs to be seen at the medical center for her scoliosis.
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News
COVID-19 Restrictions and Recreational Youth Sports
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/01/COVID-19-restrictions-and-recreational-youth-sportsIn California, youth recreational sports are still on pause for much of the state. While guidelines released back in August 2020 allow recreational sports to conduct modified skill-building conditioning and training, full-contact and normal competitive matches are still on hold.
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News
As Families Defer Pediatric Doctor Visits, Scoliosis Diagnoses May be Missed
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/01/As-families-defer-pediatric-doctor-visits-scoliosis-diagnoses-may-be-missedAs a physician, I am concerned about how the reduction in preventative care today will affect the state of our public’s health tomorrow. As an orthopedic spine specialist, I am especially concerned about how the current pandemic will affect preteens who are in the early stages of developing adolesce...