Our Pediatric Specialty Care
Pediatric Specialty Care at Shriners Children's Boston
Conditions and Treatments
Shriners Children's Boston is part of an international pediatric healthcare system of hospitals, clinics, ambulatory surgery centers and global outreach. We provide a full range of programs, services and support, caring for children in a welcoming, warm, reassuring environment.
Conditions and Treatments
Shriners Children's Boston is part of an international pediatric healthcare system of hospitals, clinics, ambulatory surgery centers and global outreach. We provide a full range of programs, services and support, caring for children in a welcoming, warm, reassuring environment.
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Condition
Abscesses
An abscess is a collection of pus under the skin, caused by a bacterial infection, which shows up as redness, pain, warmth, and swelling.
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Acne Scars
Shriners Children's offers treatment for acne scars, which are the result of inflamed blemishes caused by skin pores engorged with excess oil, dead skin cells and bacteria.
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Alopecia From Burns
Your child may have hair loss with a scalp burn. It can harm follicles, which may keep hair from growing back. Shriners Children’s offers reconstructive treatments to help generate hair growth.
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Amniotic Band Syndrome
Shriners Children's skilled physicians have vast experience treating amniotic band syndrome, also known as ABS, which starts in the womb when string-like strands entangle a developing baby.
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Amputations
Amputation due to trauma or as part of a treatment program can be a trying time for children and families, both physically and emotionally. At Shriners Children’s, our goal is to improve the function, mobility and independence of each child.
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Apert Syndrome
Apert Syndrome, also known as acrocephalosyndactyly, is a genetic disorder that presents with deformities of the skull, face and limbs. Symptoms include a high forehead, underdeveloped upper jaw and wide-set eyes. Children can also have problems with their vision and teeth. Craniofacial specialists and reconstructive surgeons at Shriners Children's can treat this condition.
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Blepharochalasis
Shriners Children's offers treatment for recurrent episodes of upper eyelid swelling associated with thinning, stretching, and fine wrinkling of the skin.
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Treatment
Bracing
Shriners Children's multidisciplinary team includes orthotists who create braces to meet the individual need of each child – whether to treat a complex condition or common injury.
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Specialty
Burn Care
Shriners Children’s treats all levels and types of burns, including chemical burns, electrical burns and flame burns. Our pediatric burn care treatment plans are personalized and can include wound care, scar management and reconstruction.
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Burn Scars
With advanced treatments and world-class expertise, Shriners Children's cares for and improves the lives of children with burn scars every day.