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Burn Hospitals Units
 Since
the Shrine first made a commitment to advancing
burn treatment by opening units in Boston,
Cincinati and Galveston, the chance of a burned
child's survival has more than doubled.
This impressive survival rate has been achieved
through today's improved surgical procedures,
medical technology and the coordinated efforts
of many hospital staff members.
Shriner Burns Institutes are staffed and equipped
to treat children with acute, fresh burns;
children needing plastic reconstruction or
restorative surgery as a result of healed
burns; children with severe scarring, resulting
in contractures or interference with proper
movement of the limbs; and patients with scarring
and deformity of the face. In addition to
offering a wide range of specialized medical
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Orthopaedic Hospitals Units
 Shriners
Hospitals are equipped and staffed to care
for children with congenital orthopaedic deformities,
problems resulting from orthopaedic injuries
and diseases of the bones, joints and muscles.
Some of the common orthopaedic problems treated
at Shriners Hospitals include: Scoliosis (
curvature of the spine)Osteogenesis imperfecta
(brittle bone disease)Orthopaedic problem
of cerebral palsyHand problemsBack problemsLimb
deficiencies and growth problemsOrthopaedic
problems of spinal bifida with myelodysplasia
(paralysis of limbs due to faulty congenital
development of the spine and spinal nerves)Club
foot and dislocated hipLeg length discrepanciesOrthopaedic
problems resulting from neuromuscular disordersLegg-Perthes
disease (development problem of the hip)Rickets.
Who can be treat at the Shrines Hospital?Children
from infancy to their 18th birthday may be
eligible for treatment if in the opinion of
the chief of staff there is a reasonable possibility
that the child will benefit from the treatment
and if medical care at another facility would
place a financial burden on the patient's
family or guardian.
Shriners Hospitals are open to children regardless
of their race, religion, or relationship to
a Shriner. There are 19 orthopaedic hospitals
in Canada and U.S.A. for more information,
call toll-freeCanada:1-800-361-7256 U.S.A.:1-800-237-5055
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