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Video
Spine Surgeon Dr. Scott Luhmann
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2023/06/Spine-Surgeon-Dr-Scott-LuhmannScott Luhmann, M.D., serves as the chief of staff at Shriners Children's St. Louis. He is also an orthopedic surgeon, focusing on spinal reconstructive surgery and spinal deformities.
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Patient Story
Dad's Words: Our Shriners Hospital Experience
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/01/Dads-words-Our-Shriners-Hospital-experienceThere is no instruction manual for parenthood, but even if there was, I don’t think it would have a section on how to react when your child tells you they want to die.
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Patient Story
Getting Back At It
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/12/Jesse-StoryPatient gets back to his life after completing Shriners Children's specialty spinal cord injury intensive rehabilitation program.
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Patient Story
Michael Breathes Easier After Care at Shriners Children's Lexington
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/11/Michael-Breathes-EasierHalo traction and spinal fusion surgery helped stabilize Michael's spine.
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Patient Story
Allie Found Her Life’s Mission at Shriners Children’s Shreveport
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/06/Allie-Life-MissionFollowing spinal fusion surgery at Shriners Children's Shreveport, Allie found herself inspired to pursue a medical career to positively impact the lives of children.
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Patient Story
Getting Back to Dance: Kira’s Scoliosis Story
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/12/Kira-StoryKira, a dancer since age 2 and a competitive dancer since age 6, never thought pain would end her dancing career.
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Patient Story
Changing the Game: Adaptive Sports
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/08/Steven-Adaptive-SportsWhen participating in adaptive sports it is important to keep safety in mind. Former patient Steven shares some tips on how to keep safe while playing.
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Video
Scoliosis: Recovering from Spinal Fusion
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2022/07/Scoliosis-and-Recovering-from-spinal-fusionAt Shriners Hospitals for Children, we help our patients become proactive when it comes to recovering from surgery. In this video, we show our patients which exercises they can do the day after a spinal fusion. Spinal fusion is one of the ways to treat scoliosis.
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Extension Clinic
Shriners Children's Rapid City Clinic
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Locations/Twin-Cities/Clinics/Rapid-City-ClinicThe Rapid City Clinic of Shriners Children's Twin Cities is convenient for those who live in the Rapid City, South Dakota area.
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Treatment
MAGEC System - MAGnetic Expansion Control Spinal Bracing & Distraction System
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/MAGEC-SystemShriners Children’s pioneered the use of the MAGEC System for treating early onset scoliosis. This magnetic rod-lengthening treatment gently guides the growth of the spine, without repeated surgeries.
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