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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.
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Podcast
Multidisciplinary Orthopedic Care
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/06/Multidisciplinary-Orthopedic-CareMolly Grant, MSN, APN, CPNP, explains the multidisciplinary approach to orthopedic issues in children at Shriners Children's Chicago. Grant is also the mom of a patient.
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Patient Story
Bridget's Story: The Prima Ballerina
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/02/Bridgets-story-The-prima-ballerinaIn September 2020, Bridget, a 12-year-old dancer from Westfield, Massachusetts, landed on her left knee while performing a front aerial, an acrobatic move she had perfected many times before.
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Patient Story
Patient Ambassador Featured on 2020 Holiday Card
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/12/Patient-Ambassador-featured-on-2020-holiday-cardPatient ambassador, Katie, is the featured artist on our 2020 holiday card. Katie was born with spina bifida and has been a patient at Shriners Healthcare for Children — Florida since she was 3 years old.
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Patient Story
Patient Springs Back After Spine Surgery
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/07/Patient-springs-back-after-spine-surgeryAs an active gymnast, Madeline underwent a routine physical at practice one day and the examiner discovered a noticeable curve in her spine and an unevenness in her shoulders and hips. After learning of the curve, her family went to the Portland Shriners Hospital for scoliosis treatment.
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News
DEXA Scan Technology Improves Patient Care
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/05/Prioritizing-the-Best-TechnologyFour Shriners Children’s locations have a DEXA Scan: Portland, Chicago, Montreal and Galveston.
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Podcast
Cerebral Palsy Treatment
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/05/Cerebral-Palsy-TreatmentPodcast about comprehensive cerebral palsy treatment at Shriners Children's.
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Functional Electrical Stimulation Machines
Functional electrical stimulation machines use low-energy electrical pulses to artificially generate body movements such as grasping, walking, and standing in children who have been paralyzed.
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Podcast
Quality Nursing Care at Shriners Childrens
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/05/Quality-Nursing-Care-at-Shriners-ChildrensPodcast about the quality nursing care offered at Shriners Children's
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Podcast
Understanding Arthrogryposis
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/05/Understanding-ArthrogryposisDoctors discuss arthrogryposis in children and Shriners Children's treatment approach.
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