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Patient Story
Meet Christian, Shriners Children’s Florida’s 2023 Standard Bearer Representative for the Shriners Children’s Open
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/09/Christian-Florida-Standard-BearerChristian is a cyclist, mentor and ballroom dancer.
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Patient Story
Honorary Captain Has Eyes Set on Future
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/06/Eyes-Set-on-FutureMalorie, a Shriners Children's St. Louis patient, heads to Pittsburg State University several months early for role as 'honorary captain' of the Kansas Shrine Bowl.
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Patient Story
Teen Is State Wheelchair Racing Champion Two Years in a Row
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/08/Teen-Is-State-Wheelchair-Racing-ChampionSpine and spinal cord injury care at Shriners Children's helped Andrea roll to victories in wheelchair track.
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Patient Story
Care Is a Family Affair at Shriners Children’s New England
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/01/Dean-Family-Orthopedics-StoryWhen Dan and Julie sought treatment for their son, Daniel, at Shriners Children’s New England, it was a full circle moment 25 years in the making.
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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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Treatment
Orthopedic Surgery
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Orthopedic-SurgeryWith their expertise in treating children from toddlers to teens, the pediatric orthopedic surgeons at Shriners Children’s understand the challenges of planning ahead for growing bones and bodies.
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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
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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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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Pediatric Care
Fracture, Sports Injury and Other Specialty Clinics
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Philadelphia/Our-Care/Specialty-ClinicsThe walk-in fracture clinic and other specialty clinics at Shriners Children’s Philadelphia are designed with convenience in mind for busy families and children.