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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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Podcast
Strength in Numbers
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2019/03/Strength-in-NumbersPodcast with Dr. Robert Bernstein about the breadth of services offered at Shriners Children's Portland, the many specialists involved, and what makes them unique among children's hospitals.
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Podcast
Physical Occupational and Speech Therapy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/05/Physical-Occupational-and-Speech-TherapyPodcast about physical, occupational and speech therapy.
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Podcast
A New Approach to the Problem of Pain
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2025/12/A-New-Approach-to-the-Problem-of-PainSelina Poon, M.D., orthopedic surgeon at Shriners Children’s Southern California, reveals the latest breakthroughs in pediatric pain management.
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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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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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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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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
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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