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Treatment
Halo Traction
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Halo-TractionShriners Children's skilled physicians use halo traction as a first step in correcting severe scoliosis, kyphosis and other spine deformities. The treatment carefully pulls a child's head and spine upward, applying a slow stretch.
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Extension Clinic
Shriners Children's Missoula Clinic
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Spokane/Clinics/Missoula-ClinicThe Shriners Children's Missoula outreach clinic is convenient for those who live in Montana.
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Our Pediatric Specialty Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Philadelphia/Our-CareShriners Children's Philadelphia provides family-centered care and treatments for a variety of conditions.
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Pediatric Fellowship Programs
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Philadelphia/FellowshipsShriners Children’s Philadelphia offers subspecialty fellowship training in pediatric upper extremity surgery and complex spine.
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Condition
Acondroplasia Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/AchondroplasiaShriners Children's offers comprehensive specialty care for children with dwarfism, including achondroplasia.
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Condition
Skeletal Dysplasia Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Skeletal-DysplasiaSkeletal dysplasia includes many rare conditions where bones and cartilage develop differently. Also called dwarfism. Shriners Children's offers orthopedics, neurology, otolaryngology, physical and occupational therapy, and genetic testing.
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Condition
Scheuermann’s Kyphosis Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Scheuermanns-KyphosisOnly about 4% to 8% of kids in the United States have Scheuermann's kyphosis, but the physicians at Shriners Children's are skilled at transforming the lives of those who do.
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Video
Patient Education Surgical Spine Video: Shriners Hospitals for Children — Greenville
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Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Fellowship
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2020/08/Overview-Pediatric-Orthopedic-Surgery-FellowshipThe Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Fellowship at Shriners Children's Northern California and UC Davis Children's Hospital offers an in-depth, hands-on exposure to all aspects of pediatric orthopedics across both high-volume centers.
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Patient Story
Radiating Positivity: Elisabet's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/04/Elisabet-Osteogenesis-Imperfecta-CareElisabet, 12, lights up every room she enters with her vibrant personality and bright spirit.