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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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Podcast
All About Our Medical Staff with Dr. Bernstein
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2025/01/All-About-Our-Medical-StaffMarket Chief of Staff Robert Bernstein, M.D., talks about the Shriners Children's Portland medical staff.
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News
Resilience in Every Spine: Higgy Con 2025
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2025/08/Higgy-Con-2025Shriners Children’s patients, staff and scoliosis families gathered in Texas for the third year of Higgy Con, an annual conference that brings together families from all over the world.
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Treatment
Spine Surgery
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Spine-SurgeryAt Shriners Children's, we explore all non-surgical options for your child's spine before considering surgery. If surgery is recommended, your child will be in the hands of our world renowned pediatric orthopedic surgeons.
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Treatment
Bracing
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/BracingShriners Children's multidisciplinary team includes orthotists who create braces to meet the individual need of each child – whether to treat a complex condition or common injury.
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Treatment
Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib (VEPTR or Titanium Rib)
A curved metal rod that is surgically implanted to help straighten the spine and separate ribs so the lungs can grow and expand as the child grows. This device can be used to treat severe chest wall deformities and scoliosis.
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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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Podcast
Hip Conditions and Disorders
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2020/09/Hip-Conditions-and-DisordersPodcast with Dominique Laron, M.D. who discusses the hip specialty program at Shriners Children's Portland.
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Podcast
Radiology and Imaging
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2020/11/Radiology-and-ImagingPodcast with Richard Bennewate, manager of Radiology at Shriners Children's Portland, discussing advancements in the field of radiology, and what makes their processes unique compared to other children's hospitals.
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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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