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Condition
Limb Length Discrepancy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Limb-Length-DiscrepancyShriners Children's limb length discrepancy specialists provide high-quality care designed to assist children who have a difference in the length of their arms or legs become as independent as possible.
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Podcast
Limb Length Discrepancies
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/07/Limb-Length-DiscrepanciesDr. Jeffrey Ackman explains treatment for limb length discrepancies at Shriners Children's.
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Patient Story
Happy High Fives for Daniel
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/02/Happy-high-fives-for-DanielSecond grader, Daniel, has been a patient of ours for four years. He was born with arthrogryposis, club feet and a limb length discrepancy; all of which he received care for at our Tampa-based outpatient facility.
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Treatment
Limb Lengthening
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Limb-LengtheningShriners Children's experienced pediatric orthopedic surgeons are known throughout the country and the world for their skill in performing limb lengthening surgeries.
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Patient Story
Hello, Ms. Hollywood
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/09/Hello-Ms-HollywoodCamille steps into Shriners Hospitals for Children — St. Louis on the first cooler day leading into fall with her mom, Shantay, in tow. Ms. Hollywood has arrived. The 3-year-old Evansville, Indiana, girl recently underwent the first of what will be three limb-lengthening procedures before she hits h...
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Patient Story
Chloe's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/02/Chloe17-year-old Chloe returns to Shriners Children's St. Louis, from her home country of St. Lucia, for her second limb lengthening surgery. Her joyful smile matches her bright future.
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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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Condition
Limb Deficiency Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Limb-DeficienciesShriners Children's specializes in treating limb deficiencies, which occur when part or all of a child's limb does not completely form during pregnancy or as a result of a major injury.
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Treatment
Physical Therapy with an External Fixator
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Physical-Therapy-with-an-External-FixatorPhysical therapy combined with an external fixator (EXFIX) can help create the best quality of life for a child treated at Shriners Children's for a limb length discrepancy.
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Patient Story
Julie Gives Back Through Girl Scout Project
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/03/Julie-girl-scoutThe team at Shriners Children's St. Louis led Julie through three leg lengthening treatments. Now, her legs are even and she's giving back through her Girl Scouts Gold Award project.