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Hospital
Pediatric Specialty Care in St. Louis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/St-LouisPediatric specialty care for children throughout Missouri and beyond
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Hospital
Pediatric Specialty Care in Canada
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/CanadaPediatric specialty care for children throughout Montreal and beyond
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Hospital
Pediatric Specialty Care in Portland
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/PortlandPediatric specialty care for children throughout Oregon and beyond
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Condition
Scoliosis Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/ScoliosisScoliosis is a condition where the spine is curved sideways. With advanced treatments and world-class expertise, Shriners Children's cares for more than 10,000 children with scoliosis each year
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Hospital
Pediatric Specialty Care in Mexico
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/MexicoPediatric Specialty Care for children throughout Northern California, Western US, Mexico and Canada
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Treatment
MAGEC System - MAGnetic Expansion Control Spinal Bracing & Distraction System
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/MAGEC-SystemShriners Children’s pioneered the use of the MAGEC System for treating early onset scoliosis. This magnetic rod-lengthening treatment gently guides the growth of the spine, without repeated surgeries.
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Video
Scoliosis Can't Stop The Music
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2025/05/Scoliosis-Cant-Stop-the-MusicEzra, 17, from the Chicago suburbs, plays the Star Spangled Banner on violin while in halo-gravity traction, part of his advanced care for congenital scoliosis provided at Shriners Children's Chicago.
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Service
Upper Airway Imaging
The upper airway includes the nose, nasal cavity, mouth, throat (pharynx) and voice box (larynx). Upper airway imaging looks for narrowing in these areas, which can be common for children with craniofacial and neuromuscular conditions.
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Video
Supporting Your Child Through Recovery - Distraction Techniques
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2024/03/Distraction-TechniquesRecovery at home takes dedication on the part of patients and parents. Distraction can help families navigate weight bearing, stretching, medical procedures, etc.
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Condition
Idiopathic Scoliosis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Idiopathic-ScoliosisThe most common type of scoliosis, idiopathic scoliosis is as individual as each child. The care team at Shriners Children's, with their extensive experience, is with you every step.
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