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Condition
Spasticity
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/SpasticitySpasticity is abnormal muscle stiffness, making it difficult for a child to perform coordinated movements. Doctors and therapists at Shriners Children’s provide prompt, family-centered care tailored to your child’s needs.
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Condition
Neurofibromatosis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/NeurofibromatosisShriners Children's physicians treat kids with neurofibromatosis by encouraging healthy growth and development and managing complications should they appear.
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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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Ways to Give – Lexington
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Lexington/About-Us/Ways-to-GiveDonations, planned giving, fundraising events and community programs at Shriners Children’s Lexington.
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Pediatric Care
History of Shriners Children's Philadelphia
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Philadelphia/About-Us/Our-HistoryShriners Children's Philadelphia opened June 24, 1926.
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Our Mission
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-MissionShriners Children's is committed to compassionate, high-quality care that improves children's lives, in a family-centered and collaborative environment.
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Ways to Give – Erie
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Erie/About-Us/Ways-to-GiveDonations and fundraising events at Shriners Children’s Erie
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Condition
Thoracic Insufficiency Syndrome
Thoracic insufficiency syndrome is a chest wall deformity that interferes with breathing and lung development. Shriners Children’s offers a number of services to treat the syndrome and any spine disorders causing it.
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Condition
Cervical Instability
Cervical instability can be present at birth or caused by trauma and occurs when the neck is unable to support the head and is painful to move. Shriners Children’s orthopedic team can assist with a number of treatment therapies.
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