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Treatment
Spinal Fusion Surgery
Spinal fusion surgery stabilizes and corrects the curvature of the spine; and for scoliosis and kyphosis, prevents further curvature of the spine. Stabilizing the spine can improve movement, reduce pain and restore lung function.
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Patient Story
From Spinal Fusion to Aerial Performing Extraordinaire
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/09/Ollie-Scoliosis-CareDiagnosed with scoliosis at 14, Ollie had spinal fusion at Shriners Children’s Portland and now thrives as an aerialist and performer.
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Specialty
Spine & Spinal Cord
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Spine-and-Spinal-CordAt Shriners Children's, every family can expect our pediatric spine and spinal cord surgeons to provide compassion, respect and a treatment plan that utilizes the most current clinical and scientific research.
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Podcast
Chloe's Story: Pediatric Spine Surgery at Shriners Children's
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2020/04/Chloe-and-Spinal-Fusion-SurgeryIn this patient story, Chloe Berkich and her mom, Carrie Berkich, discuss Chloe's spinal condition, why they came to Shriners Children's Chicago, the treatments Chloe received and how she's doing now.
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Specialty
Pediatric Surgery
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Pediatric-SurgeryShriners Children's world-renowned pediatric surgery program gives us the ability to help children who have a variety of conditions, including those they were born with, as well as those that develop over time or are the result of an injury.
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Condition
Spinal Deformity
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Spinal-DeformityAt Shriners Children's, our focus is on early detection and fusionless treatments for the growing spine. Our teams take an integrated approach to the treatment of spinal deformities like scoliosis, kyphosis, or lordosis.
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Condition
Spinal Cord Injury
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Spinal-Cord-InjurySpinal cord injury occurs when nerves in the spinal column in the center of the back are damaged. Shriners Children’s offers advanced surgery options and therapy options to help restore your child’s function and mobility.
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Patient Story
Michael Breathes Easier After Care at Shriners Children's Lexington
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/11/Michael-Breathes-EasierHalo traction and spinal fusion surgery helped stabilize Michael's spine.
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Patient Story
Allie Found Her Life’s Mission at Shriners Children’s Shreveport
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/06/Allie-Life-MissionFollowing spinal fusion surgery at Shriners Children's Shreveport, Allie found herself inspired to pursue a medical career to positively impact the lives of children.
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Patient Story
Making History as Shriners Children’s Texas First Spine Surgery
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/10/Alysa-Spine-SurgeryAlysa recently made history as the first patient to undergo spine surgery at Shriners Children's Texas in Galveston.
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