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The Fulkerson Method: Procedure Addresses Teen's Chronic Knee Pain

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/09/The-Fulkerson-method-Procedure-addresses-teens-chronic-knee-pain

Shortly after her first visit to the Greenville Shriners Hospital, a diagnosis was clear – patellofemoral instability. Alexis’ inner growth plate in her knee was outgrowing her outer knee growth plate, causing her knee to pop out of place on occasion.

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Abie's Story

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/02/Abies-story

When Abraham, lovingly called “Abie” or “Abe” by his family, was born with a soft cleft palate, his parents were completely taken off-guard and had no idea where to turn.

Patient Story

From Dislocated to Dancing

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/02/From-dislocated-to-dancing

Robert had just moved to Houston in 2000 when he found out cancer was going to claim his mother’s life. Shirley had been the one who was most there for him when he started his St. Louis Shriners Hospital journey in 1969.

Treatment

Recreational Therapy

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Recreational-Therapy

At Shriners Children’s, we believe in the power of play! Recreational therapy may just seem like fun, but each interaction has a defined purpose. Activities are adapted to meet the need of each child, encouraging active, healthy lifestyles.

male patient and father outside playing with bubbles

Treatment

Appendicostomy

An appendicostomy is a surgery for children who have problems with leaking stool (incontinence). This can be due to a birth anomaly that makes the child unable to hold in their stool.

Treatment

MACE Procedure

A Malone antegrade continence enema (MACE procedure) also called an appendicostomy, surgically creates a channel that allows an enema, or flush, to be given at the top of the colon instead of at the end through the rectum.

patient in hospital bed, mom dad and physician

Treatment

Cecostomy/Chait

A cecostomy tube, or Chait catheter, is a soft tube used to clean and flush out the bowel system. It’s a comfortable and convenient treatment that helps prevent constipation and fecal incontinence.

patient in hospital bed, physician speaking with him

Treatment

Ponseti Method

Ponseti method uses progressive casting to correct club feet by gently manipulating muscles, ligaments and soft tissues around the foot and ankle to align the bones into a normal position in approximately six to eight weeks.