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Patient Story
Patient Springs Back After Spine Surgery
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/07/Patient-springs-back-after-spine-surgeryAs an active gymnast, Madeline underwent a routine physical at practice one day and the examiner discovered a noticeable curve in her spine and an unevenness in her shoulders and hips. After learning of the curve, her family went to the Portland Shriners Hospital for scoliosis treatment.
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Treatment
Halo Traction
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Halo-TractionShriners Children's skilled physicians use halo traction as a first step in correcting severe scoliosis, kyphosis and other spine deformities. The treatment carefully pulls a child's head and spine upward, applying a slow stretch.
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Hospital
Pediatric Specialty Care in Portland
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/PortlandPediatric specialty care for children throughout Oregon and beyond
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Hospital
Pediatric Specialty Care in Spokane
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/SpokanePediatric specialty care for children throughout Washington and beyond
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Treatment
Mehta Casting
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Mehta-CastingShriners Children's orthopedic surgeons specialize in the application of Mehta casts – an option to treat the curvature of the spine in children diagnosed with infantile scoliosis.
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Satellite Clinic
Rapid City Satellite Clinic
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Twin-Cities/Outreach-Clinics/Rapid-City-Satellite-ClinicThe Rapid City Satellite Clinic of Shriners Children's Twin Cities is convenient for those who live in the Rapid City, South Dakota area.
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Outreach Clinic
Yakima Outreach Clinic
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Spokane/Outreach-Clinics/Yakima-Outreach-ClinicThe Yakima outreach clinic of Shriners Children's Spokane is convenient for those who live in central Washington.
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Outpatient Facility
Pediatric Specialty Care in New England
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/New-EnglandPediatric specialty care for children throughout Massachusetts and beyond
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Satellite Clinic
Bismarck Satellite Clinic
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Twin-Cities/Outreach-Clinics/Bismarck-Satellite-ClinicThe Bismarck Satellite Clinic of Shriners Children's Twin Cities is convenient for those who live in the Bismarck, North Dakota area.
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News
Comprehensive Approach to Scoliosis Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/06/Scoliosis-Information-Night-RecapThe spine team at Shriners Children’s Hawaii is committed to proper treatment of scoliosis during adolescence, as keiki have not yet reached skeletal maturity.
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