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Treatment
Spinal Fusion Surgery
Spinal fusion surgery stabilizes and corrects the curvature of the spine; and for scoliosis and kyphosis, prevents further curvature of the spine. Stabilizing the spine can improve movement, reduce pain and restore lung function.
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Patient Story
Multidisciplinary Care Helps Patient Address Multiple Conditions
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/07/Multidisciplinary-care-helps-patient-address-multiple-conditionsDescribed as “the life of the hospital” by a Shriners Hospitals for Children — Greenville staff member, Catlynn is no stranger to the Shriners family. A patient since age 3, Catlynn was diagnosed with three conditions.
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Podcast
Strength in Numbers
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2019/03/Strength-in-NumbersPodcast with Dr. Robert Bernstein about the breadth of services offered at Shriners Children's Portland, the many specialists involved, and what makes them unique among children's hospitals.
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Podcast
Physical Occupational and Speech Therapy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/05/Physical-Occupational-and-Speech-TherapyPodcast about physical, occupational and speech therapy.
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Podcast
A New Approach to the Problem of Pain
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2025/12/A-New-Approach-to-the-Problem-of-PainSelina Poon, M.D., orthopedic surgeon at Shriners Children’s Southern California, reveals the latest breakthroughs in pediatric pain management.
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Podcast
Meet and Greet with Bryan Menapace, M.D.
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2025/07/Bryan-Menapace-MDDr. Menapace talks about his journey in medicine that led him to Shriners Children's Portland.
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Treatment
Anterior Vertebral Body Tethering
Shriners Children's is a leader in this alternative, less invasive treatment to spinal fusion. It provides another option for patients with scoliosis who are still growing and need surgery.
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Treatment
Pediatric Outpatient Therapy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Pediatric-Outpatient-TherapyShriners Children’s outpatient therapy program provides the highest quality pediatric specialty care to improve a child’s level of function and promote maximum independence.
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One Hundred Years of Hope Healing and Innovation
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Celebrating-100-Years/Hope-Healing-and-InnovationShriners Children's is one of the most unique, widely-renowned healthcare systems in the world, and its founding 100 years ago by the Shriners fraternity is a special story worthy of celebrating.
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Patient Story
Vertebral Body Tethering (VBT) Surgery Allows Gabby to Return to Competitive Cheer
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/04/Return-to-Competitive-CheerJust seven short months after VBT spine surgery, Gabby is getting ready to compete with her cheer team at the Summit-Varsity All-Stars in Florida.
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