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Patient Story
Patient’s Return to Shriners Children’s New England a Grateful Homecoming
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/03/Krissys-StoryWhen Krissy reflects on her care at Shriners Children’s, she doesn’t sound like someone who spent the majority of her childhood in a hospital.
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Condition
Arthrodesis
Arthrodesis, a joint fusion, is a surgical option used to treat joint fractures and conditions affecting joint’s mobility. If your child’s pain cannot be managed by other methods, our surgeons may suggest arthrodesis as a treatment plan.
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Pelvic Avulsions
Pelvic avulsions are fractures of the pelvis in which a tendon or ligament pulls off a piece of bone from the hip. These injuries are often seen in athletes who have tight muscles or fail to properly warm up and stretch prior to exercise.
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Metabolic Bone Disease
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Metabolic-Bone-DiseaseMetabolic bone diseases are generally caused by mineral or Vitamin D, bone mass or bone structure imbalances, and affect bone strength. Shriners Children’s provides treatment for more than 100 common to rare bone diseases.
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Patient Story
Hannah Reaches Exciting Milestones in Her Physical Therapy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/03/Hannah-Reaches-Exciting-MilestonesAfter a tragic accident, Hannah makes huge strides in therapy with her determination and positive attitude.
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Limb Length Discrepancy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Limb-Length-DiscrepancyShriners Children's limb length discrepancy specialists provide high-quality care designed to assist children who have a difference in the length of their arms or legs become as independent as possible.
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Patient Story
Teen in Oscar-Winning Documentary Recovers Thanks to Shriners Children's
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/04/Teen-in-Oscar-winning-Documentary-RecoversIvan has undergone more than 10 surgeries and hundreds of hours of therapy. He and his mother found it too difficult to speak about their experience until now.
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Patient Story
In Their Own Words: Shriners Children’s Patients Share Their Experiences
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/08/In-Their-Own-WordsThree patients have penned heartfelt reflections on their medical journeys and what Shriners Children’s means to them.
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Specialty Clinics
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Portland/Patients-and-Families/Specialty-ClinicsShriners Children's Portland Specialty Clinics, providing customized care and care plans for your child.
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Video
Empowering Kids to be Decision-Makers in their Treatment Plan
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2021/01/Empowering-Kids-to-be-Decision-Makers-in-their-Treatment-PlanAfter Elee fractured her leg, she felt uncomfortable and nervous. Her pediatrician referred her family to Shriners Children's Hawaii, where her care team involved Elee in each step of her treatment plan. From casting to physical therapy, Elee was a decision-maker, and her fear quickly turned to powe...
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