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Patient Story
Going the Distance
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/10/Going-the-distanceNarshare and her son Kareem are a long way from home. The two are adapting to life in the United States while Kareem undergoes treatment for Blount’s disease, a problem with the growth plates around the knees that causes severe bowing of the lower legs.
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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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Treatment
Growing Rods
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Growing-RodsShriners Children's provides growing rods for children who have not reached skeletal maturity. They are placed along the spine to correct a spinal curve and allow continued growth of the spine.
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Treatment
Reconstructive Surgery
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Reconstructive-SurgeryShriners Children’s provides innovative, personalized care for children with reconstructive needs.
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Patient Story
Father Credits Burn Team With Saving Daughter's Life
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/10/Father-credits-burn-team-with-saving-daughters-lifeWhen she was 3, Lucy came to Shriners Hospitals for Children — Northern California with Stevens-Johnson syndrome and her life on the line. Chief of Burns David Greenhalgh, M.D., and his team saved her life.
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Service
Music Therapy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Music-TherapyAt Shriners Children's, we use a holistic approach to treatment. Providing music therapy is just one of the ways that we care for the overall well-being of children.
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Service
Inpatient Bowel Management
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Inpatient-Bowel-ManagementPatients with severe constipation or who have not achieved success in outpatient bowel management can benefit from out intensive inpatient program tailored to the unique needs of each patient and family.
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Patient Story
Bowel Management Program Helps Patient Gain Independence
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/08/Bowel-management-program-helps-patient-gain-independenceWhen Jordyn was a brand new baby, Yoni knew right away that she wasn’t feeding properly. Jordyn was Yoni’s third baby, so she knew how to manage the sleepless days with a newborn and teaching a newborn to drink milk. But Jordyn was unable to keep the milk down.
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Patient Story
Patient With Lifelong Scoliosis Flourishes With Halo Program Treatment
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/07/Patient-with-lifelong-scoliosis-flourishes-with-halo-program-treatmentWith a love of unicorns and glitter, patient McKayla’s dynamic personality permeates the halls of Shriners Hospitals for Children — Greenville.
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Patient Story
Boston Shriners Hospital Patient Inspired to Pursue a Medical Degree
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/01/Boston-Shriners-Hospital-patient-inspired-to-pursue-a-medical-degreeBoston Shriners Hospital patient inspired to pursue a medical degree