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Patient Story
Dad's Words: Our Shriners Hospital Experience
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/01/Dads-words-Our-Shriners-Hospital-experienceThere is no instruction manual for parenthood, but even if there was, I don’t think it would have a section on how to react when your child tells you they want to die.
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Patient Story
Getting Back to Dance: Kira’s Scoliosis Story
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/12/Kira-StoryKira, a dancer since age 2 and a competitive dancer since age 6, never thought pain would end her dancing career.
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Patient Story
Dylan is a Solid Swimmer Thanks to Shriners Children’s
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/10/Dylan-SwimmerDylan doesn't let osteogenesis imperfecta or scoliosis limit his interests or activities.
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Patient Story
Standing Strong and Giving Back
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/05/Victoria-and-MeganAfter going through their own journeys with scoliosis, these two girls know exactly what it takes to help other patients getting ready for spine surgery.
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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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