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Treatment
Helmet Therapy
Helmet therapy is used to treat babies with abnormal head shapes. During this type of therapy, lightweight, padded helmets are worn to gently redirect the growth of the skull into a more natural shape.
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Treatment
Mitrofanoff
A small channel that connects the bladder to the outside of the body. A catheter is used to empty urine from the bladder through the channel, and a one way flap valve is used to maintain urine control.
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Treatment
Intermediate Level Acute Burn Care
Our skilled pediatric nurses provide intermediate level acute burn care. Managing complex burn dressings, vital signs, IV’s and medications and making sure the patient is well hydrated are among the basics of intermediate level care.
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Treatment
Skin Grafting
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Skin-GraftingShriners Children’s is advancing care and healing for children with burns. When a part of the body loses its protective covering, we can perform skin grafting, which is a transplantation of skin from one area of the body to another.
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Patient Story
Richard Receives the BEAR Implant Surgery
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/07/Richard-Receives-BEAR-Implant-SurgeryAfter tearing his ACL, Richard sought care at Shriners Children's Philadelphia, where he received the BEAR Implant surgery.
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Patient Story
One in a Million: Andrew's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/08/One-in-a-MillionSuccessful treatment for a rare diagnosis enables Andrew to take center stage.
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Patient Story
A Touch Goes a Long Way: Gloria Shares Her Story in Hopes of Inspiring Others
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/08/Gloria-Shares-Her-StoryGloria's mother credits the staff at Shriners Children's for helping them through the toughest parts of Gloria’s recovery.
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Patient Story
Shane: Back on the Court with a New Mission
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/09/Shane-Back-on-the-CourtAfter receiving injury care from Shriners Children's, Shane is back to playing the game he loves with a new found mission to help kids with orthopedic needs.