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Patient Story
Finding Freedom in Halo Traction
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/05/KennedyChicago girl seeks scoliosis and kyphosis care in St. Louis, undergoes halo traction and spine surgery.
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Condition
Contractures
A fixed tightening of muscle, tendons, ligaments, or skin which prevents normal movement of the associated body part. An injury such as a severe burn can cause contracture of the skin.
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Patient Story
From Donor to Dad
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/09/From-donor-to-dadThe recreational therapy/child life staff plays a vital role in helping make the hospital seem less scary to patients by promoting positive coping skills. They use what’s called “medical play” before surgery, complete with a special doll and real medical equipment, to help reduce fears of what is to...
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Hospital
Pediatric Specialty Care in Hawaiʻi
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/HawaiiPediatric specialty care for children throughout Hawaiʻi and beyond
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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
Sibling Helps Make Brother's Spine Cast
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/12/Sibling-helps-make-brothers-spine-castCertified prosthetist Lauren Kells invited Cooper to help her make his brother's cast for a back brace. Both boys have Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.
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Service
Music Therapy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Music-TherapyAt Shriners Children's, we use a holistic approach to treatment. Providing music therapy is just one of the ways that we care for the overall well-being of children.
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Service
Pediatric Orthotic and Prosthetic Services (POPS)
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Pediatric-Orthotic-and-Prosthetic-ServicesShriners Children’s Pediatric Orthotic and Prosthetic Services (POPS) designs, fits and manufactures orthotics and prosthetics for children from infants to young adults.
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Hospital
Pediatric Specialty Care in Spokane
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/SpokanePediatric specialty care for children throughout Washington and beyond
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Ambulatory Surgery Center
Pediatric Specialty Care in Lexington
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/LexingtonPediatric specialty care for children throughout Kentucky and beyond
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