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Condition
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Spinal-Muscular-AtrophySpinal muscular atrophy attacks nerve cells, called motor neurons, in the spinal cord. At Shriners Children's, we offer treatments including physical therapy, respiratory treatment and surgery.
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Patient Story
Rado's Spinal Muscular Atrophy Journey
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/11/Rados-Spinal-Muscular-Atrophy-JourneyRado has overcome several challenges in his 14 years of life, including coming to a new country and learning another language.
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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
Muscular Dystrophy and Neuromuscular Conditions
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/05/Muscular-Dystrophy-and-Neuromuscular-ConditionsPodcast with Dr. Ken Silver, pediatric neurologist, about muscular dystrophy and neuromuscular conditions.
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Service
Motion Analysis Centers
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Motion-AnalysisThe specialists in Shriners Children’s motion analysis centers collect and analyze movement-related data, like gait analysis, to help treat children with neuromuscular, acquired or congenital disorders.
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Condition
Congenital Neuromuscular Disorders
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Congenital-Neuromuscular-DisordersShriners Children's is a renowned leader in providing specialized pediatric medical care, utilizing the latest clinical and scientific research in our comprehensive approach to treatment for children with muscular and neuromuscular disorders.
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Condition
Neuromuscular Scoliosis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Neuromuscular-ScoliosisNeuromuscular scoliosis, seen in children who have medical conditions that impair their ability to control the spine-supporting muscles, is the second most common type of scoliosis. Shriners Children's has seen tens of thousands of children with neuromuscular scoliosis.
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Condition
Muscular Dystrophy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Muscular-DystrophyAt Shriners Children's, our unique team of specialists provides the highest quality neuromuscular care for your child with muscular dystrophy.
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Podcast
Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/06/Spinal-Cord-Injury-RehabilitationPodcast with Dr. Vogel and Dr. Mukherjee about our research-based approach to spinal cord injury rehabilitation.
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Service
Intraoperative Neuromonitoring
Shriners Children's uses neuromonitoring during spinal surgery. This lets our surgeons monitor the nerves and muscles in the lower part of your child’s body during surgery. This helps the spinal surgeons avoid the risk of damage to your child’s nerves.
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