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Treatment
Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib (VEPTR or Titanium Rib)
A curved metal rod that is surgically implanted to help straighten the spine and separate ribs so the lungs can grow and expand as the child grows. This device can be used to treat severe chest wall deformities and scoliosis.
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Specialty
Spine & Spinal Cord
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Spine-and-Spinal-CordAt Shriners Children's, every family can expect our pediatric spine and spinal cord surgeons to provide compassion, respect and a treatment plan that utilizes the most current clinical and scientific research.
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Condition
Spinal Deformity
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Spinal-DeformityAt Shriners Children's, our focus is on early detection and fusionless treatments for the growing spine. Our teams take an integrated approach to the treatment of spinal deformities like scoliosis, kyphosis, or lordosis.
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Specialty
Orthopedics
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/OrthopedicsShriners Children’s provides the full spectrum of pediatric orthopedic care. It's everything from fracture care and casting for broken bones, to surgery and rehabilitation.
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Specialty
Craniofacial Care
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/CraniofacialShriners Children’s teams of specialists treat the physical, social, emotional and developmental challenges of craniofacial conditions like cleft palate to help children live full, healthy lives.
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Hospital
Pediatric Specialty Care in Chicago
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Locations/ChicagoPediatric specialty care for children throughout Illinois and beyond
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Hospital
Pediatric Specialty Care in Philadelphia
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Locations/PhiladelphiaPediatric specialty care for children throughout Pennsylvania and beyond
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Service
Child Life Services
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Child-Life-ServicesChild life professionals at Shriners Children’s take pride in focusing on the "above and beyond" aspects of medical care for our patients. From procedure support to camps, they are ready to advocate for your family.
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Outpatient Clinic
Pediatric Orthotic and Prosthetic Services, LLC (POPS)
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Locations/Florida/POPSPediatric Orthotic and Prosthetic Services, LLC, is an extension of Shriners Children’s Florida, and provides children with the mobility and independence to pursue their dreams and take pride in their abilities.
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Patient Story
Prosthetist Attributes Patient's Success With Prosthesis to Engaged Care
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/07/Prosthetist-attributes-patients-success-with-prosthesis-to-engaged-careBorn with tibial hemimelia, Noah’s foot was amputated when he was 10 months old. The Shriners Hospitals for Children — Salt Lake City staff has been with him on his journey ever since.
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