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Video
A Scoliosis Story: How Halo Traction Changed my Son’s Life
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2020/10/A-Scoliosis-Story-How-Halo-Traction-Changed-my-Sons-LifeLearn how our halo program delivers life-changing results and gives families everywhere hope.
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Video
Meet Tessa
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2023/12/Meet-TessaDiagnosed with cerebral palsy and scoliosis, Tessa wants to inspire others with her story and help raise money for Shriners Children's.
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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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Treatment
Mehta Casting
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Mehta-CastingShriners Children's orthopedic surgeons specialize in the application of Mehta casts – an option to treat the curvature of the spine in children diagnosed with infantile scoliosis.
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Patient Story
Allie's Halo Journey
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/12/AllieAllie's halo traction and growing rod surgery provides her the ability to grow while receiving care for her severe infantile scoliosis.
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Patient Story
October is National Spina Bifida Awareness Month
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/10/October-is-National-Spina-Bifida-Awareness-MonthJessica, aka “Jessie,” has been coming to Shriners Children's Florida since 2006. She was born with spina bifida, scoliosis, bilateral hip dysplasia and clubfoot; all of which she has received support and care for at our outpatient center.
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Service
Psychiatry and Psychological Services
Our psychologists at Shriners Children's specialize in evaluating and providing support to children and their families who are adjusting to a new diagnosis or having difficulty in their everyday lives due to trauma.
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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
Meet Christian, Shriners Children’s Florida’s 2023 Standard Bearer Representative for the Shriners Children’s Open
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/09/Christian-Florida-Standard-BearerChristian is a cyclist, mentor and ballroom dancer.
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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.
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