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Bones
May 18, 2022

How Occupational Therapy Helps Children Recovering From Spinal Cord Injuries

Whether your child is recovering from a spinal cord injury or they have just had spinal surgery, rehabilitation is key. What many families may not realize is that there are many forms of spinal cord rehabilitation. One that is often forgotten is occupational therapy.
Bones
May 16, 2022

We are Gillette Children’s: A New Look and Name

Gillette Children's is marking its 125th anniversary in 2022. During this milestone year, we engaged stakeholders from across the Gillette community to shape our new mission statement and refresh our brand. We simplified our name a bit--we are now officially Gillette Children's. Read more to discover what this new name, look, and focus means.
Bones
May 4, 2022

What Are Magnetically Driven Growing Rods?

Magnetic-controlled growth rods (MAGEC) eliminate repetitive surgical procedures in young patients with early-onset scoliosis.
Bones
April 28, 2022

Occupational Therapists Build Independence

When you come to Gillette Children’s you’ll collaborate with one of the nation’s top providers of pediatric inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation therapies. Gillette Children’s has occupational therapists throughout the Twin Cities metro area in our St. Paul, Phalen, Burnsville and Maple Grove clinic locations. Gillette also provides access, if appropriate, to children throughout the region through virtual appointments.
Bones
April 27, 2022

Answering Common Questions About Scoliosis Bracing for Kids and Teens

From fashion advice to practical tips for skin irritation, we answer the common questions kids and teens have about wearing scoliosis bracing.
Bones
March 16, 2022

Can Clubfoot Be Corrected?

Clubfoot is one of the most popular conditions we treat. The good news is that with the right care, clubfoot can be corrected completely.
Bones
March 9, 2022

Overuse Injuries In Children: What You Need To Know

A 2013 study by the American Journal of Sports Medicine determined that kids who play one sport for 8 or more months a year are almost three times more likely to experience an overuse injury. At Gillette Children’s, our providers, nurses and staff are here to help treat overuse injuries in children of all ages and backgrounds. 
Bones
March 2, 2022

How To Prepare A Child For An MRI Scan

An MRI uses magnets, invisible radio waves and computers to take detailed pictures of the inside of the body. In doing so, a provider can see bones, tendons, blood vessels, organs and soft tissues.
Bones
Gillette patient Michael with his mom
February 22, 2022

What is a Rare Disease? A Closer Look

Rare Disease Day is Feb. 28, 2022. The main objective of the day is to raise awareness about how rare diseases have an impact on people’s lives and our communities. Gillette Children's is known worldwide for its expertise in caring for children diagnosed with rare diseases such as Rett syndrome, spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), acute flaccid myelitis (AFM), Legg-Calve Perthes disease, Prader-Willi syndrome and other conditions.
Bones
January 29, 2022

Steven Koop To Be First Teacher Emeritus at Gillette Children’s

Gillette Children’s has a rich history of teaching students, residents and fellows. To ensure that this strong tradition continues, Steven Koop, MD will be the very first Teacher Emeritus at Gillette.
Bones
January 26, 2022

How to Walk with Crutches Following Hip Preservation Surgery

Learn how to walk and transition from beds, couches, and chairs after a child has hip preservation surgery.
Bones
January 5, 2022

What Is Lipomyelomeningocele?

Lipomyelomeningocele is a fatty mass under the skin on the child’s back, often seen as a lump on the child's spine. Learn more about this Spina Bifida condition.
Bones
January 4, 2022

Gillette Welcomes Katie Peltz, PA 

Katie Peltz, PA recently joined the Orthopedics team at Gillette Children’s. Peltz specializes in treating idiopathic, neuromuscular and congenital scoliosis, along with a variety of other conditions.
Bones
January 2, 2022

Our Iron Butterfly: My New Year’s Resolution for My Daughter and Our Family

I have always said that the only thing that I want for Peyton is for her to be able to “create her own story.” I want her to tell us what she is capable of doing and not let anyone believe less of her.
Bones
December 22, 2021

Signs Your Child Has an ACL Tear

From severe pain and swelling to popping sounds, these are the signs your child has a torn ACL and sports injury.
Bones
Children looking at presents
December 20, 2021

Gift Ideas for Children Who Have Special Needs

Finding the perfect gift isn’t easy – and when you’re shopping for kids and young adults who have sensory issues, physical disabilities or other special needs, it can prove even more challenging. Here are some tips from the experts at Gillette Children's.
Bones
December 1, 2021

Skeletal Dysplasia in Children

Learn about skeletal dysplasia, a genetic disorder that causes abnormally shaped bones, especially in the head, spine and bones of the arms and legs.
Bones
November 18, 2021

Access and Excellence Across Minnesota

Gillette Children's is committed to providing access and excellence in health care to children throughout Minnesota. National Rural Health Day is November 18th and an opportunity to celebrate the community-minded spirit of rural American and to highlight health care providers who keep people living in these areas healthy. Although we’re headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, Gillette has clinics throughout the state in locations such as Alexandria, Baxter, Bemidji, Duluth, Mankato, St. Cloud and Willmar.
Bones
November 17, 2021

What Is an Arthroscopic Procedure?

Proven to be a thorough method of diagnosing and treating joint problems, arthroscopy provides young patients with the least invasive, most effective treatment possible. As experts in treating children who have complex conditions, Gillette Children’s is here to help navigate the journey.
Bones
Boy sledding in the snow during winter.
January 5, 2021

No Helmet, No Slide: Wear a Helmet While Sledding

Going sledding is fun, but it can also be dangerous. Wearing a helmet makes it safer.
Bones
October 26, 2020

The Miracle of Owen

Owen Nei is 11 years old, an avid hockey and baseball player, and a young man who lights up every room he’s in with his positive, irrepressible attitude. Given how his life started out, the fact that he’s even here, much less doing all of these things, is nothing short of a miracle.
Bones
Gillette patient, Kate Ketelhohn, who had limb lengthening procedure.
January 9, 2019

Limb-Lengthening and the Triumphant Life of Kate Ketelhohn

The day was Christmas Eve, the year was 2003 and the Ketelhohns were resting and watching a movie in their home near Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It was an idyllic evening, but their youngest daughter, 8-month-old, Kate, had a slight fever. It was the type of malady that many children experience throughout their development. There was no reason to worry, until there was.
Bones
Gillette patient Bentley and his family camper trip
May 23, 2018

Bentley’s Six-Year Journey to Home (and a Shiny New Camper!)

After moving from small-town Iowa to the Twin Cities to be nearer to Gillette, Bentley’s parents describe him as a whole new child. He’s talking, reading and thriving in kindergarten, where his classmates exude kindness.
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