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Patient Alumni Network

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Are you a former Shriners Children's patient looking to connect with our healthcare system and other former patients? Join our Patient Alumni Network!

Our Treatment Approach

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Learn about the innovative and compassionate approach to treatment at Shriners Children's Chicago

Five of Chicago Shriners Children's orthopedic surgeons

Treatment

Bracing

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Shriners Children's multidisciplinary team includes orthotists who create braces to meet the individual need of each child – whether to treat a complex condition or common injury.

female patient wearing leg brace, marshal arts kick

Treatment

Physical Therapy with an Ellipse Nail

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Physical therapy combined with an Ellipse Nail can help create the best quality of life for a child with a limb length discrepancy treated at Shriners Children's.

patient and therapist during physical therapy session

Treatment

Sports Injury Surgery

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Sports injuries are common among young athletes, and these injuries sometimes require surgery. Shriners Children's can evaluate injuries and determine if surgery is the best option for treatment.

female patient during physical therapy session

Treatment

Colonic Irrigation

This alleviates immobile stool in the colon, preventing bacterial overgrowth and colitis. Our team teaches parents to perform colonic irrigation effectively at home.

female patient and mother speaking with physician

Treatment

Colon Resection/Sigmoid Resection/Bowel Resection

Colon resections, also referred to as sigmoid resections or bowel resections, are performed by our pediatric surgeons. The procedure involves removing part of the bowel to treat and prevent diseases and conditions that affect the colon.

Treatment

Spine Surgery

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At Shriners Children's, we explore all non-surgical options for your child's spine before considering surgery. If surgery is recommended, your child will be in the hands of our world renowned pediatric orthopedic surgeons.

Treatment

Respiratory Treatments

Respiratory treatments are often necessary following surgery to strengthen the lungs and prevent infection. Respiratory therapists will provide exercises and treatments patients can do in the hospital and at home.