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Video
Research at Shriners Children's Chicago
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2015/09/Research-at-Shriners-Childrens-ChicagoGerald Harris, Ph.D., director emeritus of our motion analysis center, on the research data we use to provide the best care for kids at Shriners Hospitals for Children.
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Q & A with Dr. Joseph Khoury
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2021/10/Q-and-A-with-Dr-Joseph-KhouryMotion analysis can help us understand the movement of children with neuromuscular, acquired or congenital disorders and develop an appropriate plan based on what we learn.
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Treatment
Inpatient Pediatric Rehabilitation
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Inpatient-Pediatric-RehabilitationShriners Children’s pediatric inpatient rehabilitation program provides the highest quality pediatric rehabilitative care to promote functional independence and a successful transition back to home, school and community life.
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Video
Kira is 100% back!
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2022/12/Kira-is-BackAfter spinal fusion, Kira wasn’t sure if she would be able to make it back to competitive dancing. Just months after surgery, she qualified for the same competitive team she was on before surgery and is dancing up a storm!
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Patient Story
VBT Friends Forever
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/12/VBT-Friends-ForeverTwo patients become friends after getting the same surgery done on the same day at the hospital with the same surgeon.
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Patient Story
From Bolivia to Philadelphia: Joissy’s Scoliosis Story
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/03/Joissys-Scoliosis-StoryJoissy and her family found world-class scoliosis care, love and support at Shriners Children's Philadelphia.
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Patient Story
Getting Ahead of the Curve
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/12/Getting-Ahead-of-the-CurveTwo years ago a minor slip and fall at home led to Reyna's diagnosis of scoliosis.
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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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Treatment
Halo Traction
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Halo-TractionShriners Children's skilled physicians use halo traction as a first step in correcting severe scoliosis, kyphosis and other spine deformities. The treatment carefully pulls a child's head and spine upward, applying a slow stretch.