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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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Extension Clinic
Shriners Children's Rapid City Clinic
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Twin-Cities/Clinics/Rapid-City-ClinicThe Rapid City Clinic of Shriners Children's Twin Cities is convenient for those who live in the Rapid City, South Dakota area.
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Extension Clinic
Shriners Children's Tri-Cities Clinic
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Spokane/Clinics/Tri-Cities-ClinicThe Shriners Children's Tri-Cities Clinic is convenient for those who live in central Washington.
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Extension Clinic
Shriners Children's Boys Town Clinic
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Twin-Cities/Clinics/Boys-Town-ClinicThe Shriners Children's Boys Town Clinic is an extension of Shriners Children's Twin Cities, convenient for families in the Omaha area.
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Condition
Spinal Instability
Spinal instability means there is abnormal motion between the bones of the spine, this could be from a disorder/syndrome or trauma that can cause pressure on the spinal cord.
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Service
Upper Airway Imaging
The upper airway includes the nose, nasal cavity, mouth, throat (pharynx) and voice box (larynx). Upper airway imaging looks for narrowing in these areas, which can be common for children with craniofacial and neuromuscular conditions.
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Condition
Hemiatrophy
Children born with hemiatrophy have unequal leg lengths due to the absence of one side of the leg. A limb lengthening procedure is the most common treatment for this type of limb difference.
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Patient Story
Straightening Manny’s Steps: How Shriners Children’s Tackles Cerebral Palsy Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/12/Manny-Cerebral-Palsy-Care-JourneyManny was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at a young age and has been a patient at Shriners Children's Northern California since he was 6 years old.
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Podcast
Nutrition Advice for Healing and Health
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2022/01/Nutrition-Advice-for-Healing-and-HealthClinical dietitian on proper nutrition to help children prepare for surgery, heal and be healthy.
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Podcast
Weve Got Your Back
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2019/04/Weve-Got-Your-BackPodcast with Dr. Michelle Welborn about the most common spinal deformities and scoliosis, the treatment options available, and the importance of early detection.
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