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Condition
Paraplegia
Paraplegia refers to partial or full paralysis (loss of the ability to move) and sensation that occurs in the legs and lower half of the body. Spinal cord injury and conditions that affect neural aspects of the spinal cord cause paraplegia.
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Condition
Congenital Scoliosis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Congenital-ScoliosisShriners Children's provides premium care to children with congenital scoliosis, which is a side to side curve in the spine present at birth.
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Video
Kansas Shrine Bowl Proves to be More Than a Game
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2022/09/Kansas-Shrine-Bowl-More-Than-a-GameThe Kansas Shrine Bowl Hospital Experience expanded minds and moved hearts. We are so thankful for our passionate patient ambassadors who led this important charge at Pittsburg State University.
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Video
Reaching New Heights: Seth's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2021/07/Reaching-New-Heights-Seths-StoryMeet National Patient Ambassador Seth
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Video
Super Liam!
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2020/10/Super-LiamLiam is a Shriners Hospitals Superhero! Diagnosed with scoliosis at age two, his physicians at the Portland Shriners Hospital began the Mehta casting method to correct his spinal curvature. Liam receives a new cast every 9-12 months. His mom found a creative way for Liam to embrace his treatment by ...
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Video
Ally, Honorary Team Captain at the University of Michigan
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2023/03/Ally-College-ClassicAlly, one of our Patient Ambassadors, had a blast meeting the University of Michigan baseball team! She was the honorary captain for this team competing in the Shriners Children's College Classic.
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Video
Patient Ambassador James Grills Banana Boats with Weber Grillographer
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2023/07/James-Grills-Banana-BoatsJames and Grillographer Mike (grill photographer) shows us how the whole family can help grill banana boats! Plus, James reminded us of some important grilling guidelines to prevent a burn injury.
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Pediatric Fellowship Programs
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Philadelphia/FellowshipsShriners Children’s Philadelphia offers subspecialty fellowship training in pediatric upper extremity surgery and complex spine.
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Our Affiliations and Partners
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Philadelphia/About-Us/Our-Affiliations-and-PartnersLearn about Shriners Children’s Philadelphia's affiliations and partnership with Temple University
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Research at Shriners Children's Philadelphia
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Philadelphia/About-Us/ResearchLearn about our innovative, collaborative approach to research at Shriners Children's Philadelphia.
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