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Condition
Scheuermann’s Kyphosis Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Scheuermanns-KyphosisOnly about 4% to 8% of kids in the United States have Scheuermann's kyphosis, but the physicians at Shriners Children's are skilled at transforming the lives of those who do.
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Patient Story
Heads Up – Helmet Therapy Success at Shriners Children's Chicago
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/05/Helmet-Therapy-SuccessBenjamin was just 3 months old when his parents noticed he was favoring one side of his head, turning it to one side more than the other.
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Patient Story
Radiating Positivity: Elisabet's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/04/Elisabet-Osteogenesis-Imperfecta-CareElisabet, 12, lights up every room she enters with her vibrant personality and bright spirit.
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Service
Upper Airway Imaging
The upper airway includes the nose, nasal cavity, mouth, throat (pharynx) and voice box (larynx). Upper airway imaging looks for narrowing in these areas, which can be common for children with craniofacial and neuromuscular conditions.
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Video
Shriners Children's Boston Pet Therapy Program
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2024/03/Pet-Therapy-ProgramPet therapy provides comfort and companionship at Shriners Children’s Boston.
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Condition
Congenital Neuromuscular Disorders
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Congenital-Neuromuscular-DisordersShriners Children's is a renowned leader in providing specialized pediatric medical care, utilizing the latest clinical and scientific research in our comprehensive approach to treatment for children with muscular and neuromuscular disorders.
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Condition
Torticollis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/TorticollisTorticollis is a muscle condition in the neck that causes a child's head to tilt to one side and the chin to tilt to the other. Shriners Children's physicians typically treat it with physical therapy or, depending on the severity, surgery.
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Condition
Acute Flaccid Myelitis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Acute-Flaccid-MyelitisAcute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) is a condition affecting the nerves in the spinal cord, mostly in children. Doctors and therapists at Shriners Children’s provide prompt, family-centered care tailored to your child’s needs.
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Condition
Spasticity
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/SpasticitySpasticity is abnormal muscle stiffness, making it difficult for a child to perform coordinated movements. Doctors and therapists at Shriners Children’s provide prompt, family-centered care tailored to your child’s needs.
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Video
How Shriners Children's incorporates play into rehabilitation
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2022/10/How-Shriners-Childrens-incorporates-play-into-rehabilitationShriners Children's Ohio physical therapist Kim Tran explains the importance of physical and occupational therapy for children with burns.
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