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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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Video
Utah Clubfoot Clinic Virtual Tour
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2021/06/Utah-Clubfoot-Clinic-Virtual-TourWelcome to the Utah Clubfoot Clinic! Most common questions are answered, and an introduction to our staff is included.
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Patient Story
Thalia: Free to Be Me!
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/11/Thalia-Free-to-be-meLiving in Haiti, Thalia wore a brace to address her scoliosis curve but it wasn’t enough. By the time she was 13 years old, she had to stop taking dance class and would become exhausted just playing with her friends.
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Treatment
Posterior Sagittal Anorectoplasty
Shriners Children’s colorectal surgeons use this procedure to repair anorectal malformations in some children by surgically creating the child’s anus within the sphincter muscle.
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Treatment
Primary & Secondary Pull Through for Hirschsprung Disease
To fix intestinal obstruction caused by Hirschsprung's disease, the pull-through surgical procedure removes the diseased section of the intestine and pulls the healthy portion down to the anus.
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News
Spotlight on the Pharmacy
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/01/Spotlight-on-the-pharmacyBeyond administering medications, the pharmacy's daily task list ranges from clinical care to operations, regulations and education, and now the COVID-19 vaccine rollout
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News
Hospital Animal Therapy Volunteers Turned Top Fundraisers
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/10/Hospital-animal-therapy-volunteers-turned-top-fundraisersThe annual Walk for LOVE at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Salt Lake City is a tradition for many people who love and support the hospital. When the 2020 Walk went virtual, it caused many to get creative.
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News
Shriners Children’s Texas Cuts Ribbons on New Patient Housing Facility
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/11/New-Building-DedicationShriners Children’s Texas recently hosted a dedication ceremony celebrating the completion of our new patient housing facility and parking garage.
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Condition
Cleft Palate
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Cleft-PalateA cleft palate occurs when tissues that form the roof of the mouth don’t join together before birth. Shriners Children’s team care repairs and restores each child physically and psychologically.
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News
Leading By Example: Meet Shriners Children's Boston Plastic Surgeon Daniel Driscoll, M.D.
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/05/Leading-By-ExampleDr. Driscoll is teaching the next generation of surgeons about the complexities of burn reconstruction.
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