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Treatment
Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy
Selective dorsal rhizotomy is a neurosurgical procedure where certain spinal nerves are selectively cut in order to reduce spasticity in legs and improve muscle development.
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Treatment
Physical Therapy with an External Fixator
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Physical-Therapy-with-an-External-FixatorPhysical therapy combined with an external fixator (EXFIX) can help create the best quality of life for a child treated at Shriners Children's for a limb length discrepancy.
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News
The Most Amazing Care Anywhere
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/09/The-Most-Amazing-Care-AnywhereToday Shriners Hospitals for Children — Northern California launched a new campaign titled The Most Amazing Care Anywhere in parts of California and Nevada, featuring real stories and experiences from patients.
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News
Montana East-West Shrine Game Sets Fundraising Record
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/06/Game-Sets-Fundraising-RecordThe West beat the East in the 75th annual Montana East-West Shrine Game.
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News
Shriners Children’s Receives Record Number of Press Ganey Awards
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/01/Press-Ganey-Awards-2022Shriners Children's was recently honored with nine Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Awards® and five Pinnacle of Excellence Awards®.
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Patient Story
Defying the Odds One 'Never' at a Time
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/11/Defying-the-odds-one-never-at-a-timeDespite being given a long list of "nevers," Elijah continues to overcome the odds, thanks to the care he receives at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Honolulu.
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Patient Story
Young Patient Takes Her First Steps Thanks to New Prosthetic Leg
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/01/Young-patient-takes-her-first-steps-thanks-to-new-prosthetic-legReferred to Lauren Hyer, M.D., at the Greenville Shriners Hospital through a Facebook support group when Taylor was 8, Rachel said the experience has been “absolutely life-changing.”
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Patient Story
Determined Patient Overcomes Obstacles in Eagle Scout Project
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/08/Determined-patient-overcomes-obstacles-in-Eagle-Scout-projectBoy Scout and Shriners Hospitals for Children patient Riley recently overcame many obstacles to complete an Eagle Scout project to benefit patient families of the Erie Shriners Medical Center.
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News
Shriners Children's Providers Draw Inspiration From Time as Young Athletes
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/04/Sports-Medicine-Providers-ReflectBecause of their time as young athletes, many providers at Shriners Children's can relate to patients with sports injuries.
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News
Imperial Session Tours 2024 Recap
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/08/Imperial-Session-Tours-2024-RecapDuring the 2024 Imperial Session, over 800 Shriners, Ladies and their families from 10 countries and over 80 temples had the opportunity to experience a behind-the-scenes, hands-on look at what the Northern California hospital does.
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