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Condition
Skeletal Dysplasia Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Skeletal-DysplasiaSkeletal dysplasia includes many rare conditions where bones and cartilage develop differently. Also called dwarfism. Shriners Children's offers orthopedics, neurology, otolaryngology, physical and occupational therapy, and genetic testing.
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Patient Story
Basketball-loving Boy Receives Care at Shriners Children's After a Bicycle Accident
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/12/ColeCole was then referred to the hospital for rehabilitation and speech therapy, where he has made tremendous progress after his accident.
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Video
Teen Burn Survivor Inspires Donation to Therapy Team
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2023/12/Teen-Burn-Survivor-Inspires-Donation-to-Therapy-TeamA chance meeting on a flight inspired a recent donation to the occupational therapy department at Shriners Children’s Ohio.
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Condition
Spinal Cord Injury
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Spinal-Cord-InjurySpinal cord injury occurs when nerves in the spinal column in the center of the back are damaged. Shriners Children’s offers advanced surgery options and therapy options to help restore your child’s function and mobility.
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Condition
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Spinal-Muscular-AtrophySpinal muscular atrophy attacks nerve cells, called motor neurons, in the spinal cord. At Shriners Children's, we offer treatments including physical therapy, respiratory treatment and surgery.
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Patient Story
Laykin Strong
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/11/Laykins-Spinal-Cord-Injury-JourneyLaykin began coming to Shriners Children's Philadelphia this past spring for outpatient therapy. Read her story and learn more about the specialized care she receives.
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Patient Story
A Family's Journey for Answers
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/04/Brooks-Spinal-CareBrooks is a Shriners Children's Philadelphia patient undergoing spinal care treatment and surgery.
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Patient Story
Brinae's Journey Back to Dance
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/10/Brinae-Orthopedic-CareBrinae’s dream to dance returned after amputation, thanks to the prosthetic and therapy care she received from the staff at Shriners Children’s.
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Service
Functional Electrical Stimulation Machines
Functional electrical stimulation machines use low-energy electrical pulses to artificially generate body movements such as grasping, walking, and standing in children who have been paralyzed.
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Service
Neurology Services
Physicians at Shriners Children's can provide early diagnosis, intervention and treatment for neurological disorders as well as ongoing care for a neurological component of a child's condition.
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