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Video
Research at Shriners Children's Chicago
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2015/09/Research-at-Shriners-Childrens-ChicagoGerald Harris, Ph.D., director emeritus of our motion analysis center, on the research data we use to provide the best care for kids at Shriners Hospitals for Children.
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Achilles Tendon Ruptures
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Achilles-Tendon-RupturesAchilles tendon injuries may include a rupture, also known as a tear. Early treatment at Shriners Children's for an Achilles tendon tear works best and can help prevent more injury.
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Thoracic Insufficiency Syndrome
Thoracic insufficiency syndrome is a chest wall deformity that interferes with breathing and lung development. Shriners Children’s offers a number of services to treat the syndrome and any spine disorders causing it.
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Erb's Palsy Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Erbs-PalsyErb’s palsy, the most common type of brachial plexus palsy, is most often the result of a difficult delivery when the infant's neck is stretched during the birthing process. Shriners Children's can help.
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Femoral Antiversion
Femoral anteversion is an inward twisting of the thigh bone (femur), which causes a child to have a pigeon-toed appearance and experience frequent trips or falls. Many cases correct themselves as the child grows.
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Werdnig-Hoffmann Disease
Werdnig-Hoffmann disease is a severe form of spinal muscular atrophy. This rare genetic condition causes muscles to weaken, leading to minimal ability to move.
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Ventilator Dependent Tetraplegia
A person with tetraplegia who requires daily use of any type of mechanical ventilation to sustain breathing.
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Patient Story
Standing Strong and Giving Back
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/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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Patient Story
From Patient to Provider
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/03/From-Patient-to-ProviderThe new manager of surgical services at Shriners Children's Lexington can relate to her patients because she was once a Shriners Children's patient, too.
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Our Affiliations and Partners
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Salt-Lake-City/About-Us/Our-Affiliations-and-PartnersLearn about Shriners Children’s Salt Lake City's affiliations and partnership with the University of Utah
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