Our Pediatric Specialty Care
Pediatric Specialty Care at Shriners Children's Texas
Conditions and Treatments
Shriners Children's Texas is part of an international pediatric health care 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.
Browse by Name at Texas
-
Condition
Abnormal Posture
Abnormal posture is a condition associated with spine disorders like kyphosis, which causes the spine to curve into a "hunchback" position.
-
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.
-
Condition
Accessory Navicular
An accessory navicular is an extra bone or piece of cartilage in the arch of the foot. Many children born with this condition have no symptoms, while others may feel pain during physical activity. If symptomatic, treatment may be needed.
-
Condition
Achilles Tendon Ruptures
Achilles tendon injuries may include a rupture, also known as a tear. Early treatment at Shriners Children's for an Achilles tendon tear works best and can help prevent more injury.
-
Condition
Achondroplasia
Shriners Children's offers comprehensive specialty care for children with dwarfism, including achondroplasia.
-
Condition
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.
-
Condition
Acromioclavicular Joint Separation
Acromioclavicular joint separation (AC joint separation) is known as a separated shoulder. This frequent injury is a partial or complete separation of the two points of the shoulder. Treatment may include physical therapy or surgery.
-
Condition
Acute Flaccid Myelitis
Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) is a condition affecting the nerves in the spinal cord, mostly in children. Doctors and therapists at Shriners Children’s provide prompt, family-centered care tailored to your child’s needs.
-
Condition
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.
-
Condition
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.