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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
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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Video
Meet Jackson
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2023/12/Meet-JacksonJackson has scoliosis, but after two surgeries, he is able to run cross country.
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Patient Story
Patients at Shriners Children’s Erie Are Larger than Life
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/05/Erie-Patient-AmbassadorsPatient Ambassadors now shine on the windows of Shriners Children's Erie – welcoming all with hope, strength and inspiration.
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Patient Story
Shriners Children's Care Inspires Former Patient to Follow Path to Medicine
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/08/Shriners-Childrens-Care-Inspires-Former-PatientThirteen-year-old Elliana underwent spine surgery at Shriners Children's St. Louis. What she experienced during that time in her life sparked an interest to study medicine.
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Patient Story
Stronger Than SCN8A-Related Epilepsy: Sibby’s Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/09/Sibby-Epilepsy-CareSibby is a 3-year-old with SCN8A-related epilepsy. Read more to learn about her specialized care plan at Shriners Children's Philadelphia.
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Patient Story
From Patient to Provider
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/03/From-Patient-to-ProviderThe new manager of surgical services at Shriners Children's Lexington can relate to her patients because she was once a Shriners Children's patient, too.
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Patient Story
A Little Boy, a Great Lesson in Resilience
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/08/Alex-Congenital-Scoliosis-CareAfter two months of treatment, Alex celebrated Mother’s Day and his mom’s birthday with a big surprise.
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Patient Story
RaeAnne’s Journey to the Crown: Ms. Wheelchair USA
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/03/RaeAnne-Spinal-CareFrom patient to Ms. Wheelchair USA, RaeAnne’s journey is one of strength, advocacy and breaking barriers.
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Patient Story
Clayton's Journey
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/05/ClaytonA second opinion is all it took to change the life of a 6-year-old boy.
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