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Treatment
Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib (VEPTR or Titanium Rib)
A curved metal rod that is surgically implanted to help straighten the spine and separate ribs so the lungs can grow and expand as the child grows. This device can be used to treat severe chest wall deformities and scoliosis.
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Condition
Spinal Deformity
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Spinal-DeformityAt Shriners Children's, our focus is on early detection and fusionless treatments for the growing spine. Our teams take an integrated approach to the treatment of spinal deformities like scoliosis, kyphosis, or lordosis.
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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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Specialty
Orthopedics
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/OrthopedicsShriners Children’s provides the full spectrum of pediatric orthopedic care. It's everything from fracture care and casting for broken bones, to surgery and rehabilitation.
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Service
Child Life Services
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Child-Life-ServicesChild life professionals at Shriners Children’s take pride in focusing on the "above and beyond" aspects of medical care for our patients. From procedure support to camps, they are ready to advocate for your family.
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Outpatient Clinic
Pediatric Orthotic and Prosthetic Services, LLC (POPS)
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Florida/POPSPediatric Orthotic and Prosthetic Services, LLC, is an extension of Shriners Children’s Florida, and provides children with the mobility and independence to pursue their dreams and take pride in their abilities.
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Hospital
Pediatric Specialty Care in Hawaii
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/HawaiiPediatric specialty care for children throughout Hawaii and beyond
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Hospital
Pediatric Specialty Care in St. Louis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/St-LouisPediatric specialty care for children throughout Missouri and beyond
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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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Outpatient Clinic
Pediatric Specialty Care in Erie
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/EriePediatric specialty care for children throughout Pennsylvania and beyond