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School Nurse Resources
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Research-and-Expertise/For-Health-Professionals/School-Nurse-ResourcesOur partnership with the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) is a natural extension of our mission and 100-year history of providing compassionate, innovative care.
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Treatment
Tenotomy
Tenotomy is the cutting of a tendon. This and related procedures are also called tendon release, tendon lengthening, and heel-cord release, and is a part of the treatment process for Clubfoot at Shriners Children's.
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Video
Return to Sports Testing - Pediatric Knee Injury
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2021/01/Return-to-Sports-Testing-Pediatric-Knee-InjuriesSports medicine treatment for knee injuries at Shriners Children's Chicago includes a team approach of pediatric orthopedic surgeons, on-site physical therapy and Return to Sport testing in the motion analysis center, an on-site gait lab.
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Patient Story
Meet Luke: Our 100th Motion Analysis Center Patient
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/10/LukeLuke became a patient after a motorbike accident destroyed the tendons in the front of his left leg.
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Treatment
Arthroscopic Surgery
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Arthroscopic-SurgeryArthroscopic surgery, also known as arthroscopy, is a procedure used to diagnose and treat joint conditions. Shriners Children's pediatric orthopedic surgeons treat a variety of conditions with this minimally invasive surgery option.
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Patient Story
A Symbol of Freedom
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/12/A-symbol-of-freedomEver since birth, Opal has faced an uphill battle for independence. Due to complications during her delivery, Opal suffered a stroke shortly after birth.
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Patient Story
October is National Spina Bifida Awareness Month
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/10/October-is-National-Spina-Bifida-Awareness-MonthJessica, aka “Jessie,” has been coming to Shriners Children's Florida since 2006. She was born with spina bifida, scoliosis, bilateral hip dysplasia and clubfoot; all of which she has received support and care for at our outpatient center.
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Patient Story
The Fulkerson Method: Procedure Addresses Teen's Chronic Knee Pain
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/09/The-Fulkerson-method-Procedure-addresses-teens-chronic-knee-painShortly after her first visit to the Greenville Shriners Hospital, a diagnosis was clear – patellofemoral instability. Alexis’ inner growth plate in her knee was outgrowing her outer knee growth plate, causing her knee to pop out of place on occasion.
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Patient Story
From Knee Injury to Softball Scholarship
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/01/From-knee-injury-to-softball-scholarshipJessica turned to the sports medicine care and return to sports testing at Shriners Hospitals to get back on the softball field after an ACL injury.
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Patient Story
Myles Gets His First Prosthesis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/04/Myles-Gets-His-First-ProsthesisMyles, 8, gets his first prosthetic arm.
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