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Video
Return to Sports Testing - Pediatric Knee Injury
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2021/01/Return-to-Sports-Testing-Pediatric-Knee-InjuriesSports medicine treatment for knee injuries at Shriners Children's Chicago includes a team approach of pediatric orthopedic surgeons, on-site physical therapy and Return to Sport testing in the motion analysis center, an on-site gait lab.
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Spondylolysis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/SpondylolysisShriners Children's physicians have vast experience treating spondylolysis, a spine condition that can lead to small stress fractures or cracks in the vertebrae, often after repeated injuries during sports.
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Patient Story
Once a Pediatric Patient, Now a Disability Rights Advocate
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/08/Breanna-Cerebral-Palsy-CareBreanna’s time at Shriners Children’s Texas gave her the independence and purpose to help others with disabilities.
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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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Kyphosis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/KyphosisShriners Children's physicians have treated thousands of children with kyphosis, an abnormal forward curve of the upper spine, including those with the most challenging cases.
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Patient Story
Zoey: The Comeback Kid
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/12/ZoeyOne fateful fall day on the soccer field, 15-year-old elite athlete, Zoey, planted her left leg and turned to avoid a collision with an oncoming player. Instantly, Zoey collapsed to the ground.
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Patient Story
Matteo’s Animated Strides Forward
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/04/Matteos-Animated-Strides-ForwardRead about Matteo's animated experience at Shriners Children's
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News
COVID-19 Restrictions and Recreational Youth Sports
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/01/COVID-19-restrictions-and-recreational-youth-sportsIn California, youth recreational sports are still on pause for much of the state. While guidelines released back in August 2020 allow recreational sports to conduct modified skill-building conditioning and training, full-contact and normal competitive matches are still on hold.
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News
Shriners Children’s Rhizotomy Research Wins International Award
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/11/Rhizotomy-Research-Wins-International-AwardThe research explores the impacts of a selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) procedure in young adults.
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News
Life-changing Care Helps Patient with Cerebral Palsy Achieve his Dreams
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/12/Life-changing-care-helps-patient-with-cerebral-palsy-achieve-his-dreamsJust a few months after receiving his diagnosis, Sam’s family was referred to Shriners Hospitals for Children — Greenville. The result of his operations has been astounding.
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