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Patient Story
Erie Patient and Orthotist Earn National Recognition for Scoliosis Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/09/Abagail-and-Hannah-at-the-AOPA-National-AssemblyShriners Children’s Erie patient Abagail and her orthotist traveled to Orlando, Florida, where they received prestigious national recognition from the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association at its National Assembly.
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Service
School & Community Re-entry Program
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/School-and-Community-Re-entry-ProgramShriners Children’s offers educational services and re-entry programs to children who are receiving inpatient care for prolonged periods of time.
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Patient Story
Scoliosis Won’t Slow Madison Down this Summer
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/06/Madison-Scoliosis-CareLearn how the Pediatric Orthotic and Prosthetic Services team helps keep her on the move.
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Leadership
Our Administration
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Erie/About-Us/Our-AdministrationShriners Children's Erie is a leader in pediatric specialty care. Meet the administration.
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Video
Katelyn's Scoliosis Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2019/04/Katelyns-Scoliosis-StoryHear about Katelyn's success with scoliosis-specific exercises at Shriners Children's New England.
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Condition
Congenital Radial Head Dislocation
Congenital radial head dislocation is the most common elbow deformity characterized by limited range of motion and arm bowing. Treatments for this condition vary. Surgery is only recommended when the condition causes pain.
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Podcast
Nutrition Advice for Healing and Health
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2022/01/Nutrition-Advice-for-Healing-and-HealthClinical dietitian on proper nutrition to help children prepare for surgery, heal and be healthy.
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Patient Story
With Bracing and Physical Therapy, Katie's Scoliosis Improves
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/03/Katies-StoryKatie's spine curvature has reduced to a healthy level thanks to bracing and physical therapy.
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Patient Story
From Donor to Dad
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/09/From-donor-to-dadThe recreational therapy/child life staff plays a vital role in helping make the hospital seem less scary to patients by promoting positive coping skills. They use what’s called “medical play” before surgery, complete with a special doll and real medical equipment, to help reduce fears of what is to...
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Patient Story
Patient Springs Back After Spine Surgery
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/07/Patient-springs-back-after-spine-surgeryAs an active gymnast, Madeline underwent a routine physical at practice one day and the examiner discovered a noticeable curve in her spine and an unevenness in her shoulders and hips. After learning of the curve, her family went to the Portland Shriners Hospital for scoliosis treatment.
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