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Idiopathic Scoliosis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Idiopathic-ScoliosisThe most common type of scoliosis, idiopathic scoliosis is as individual as each child. The care team at Shriners Children's, with their extensive experience, is with you every step.
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Kyphosis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/KyphosisShriners Children's physicians have treated thousands of children with kyphosis, an abnormal forward curve of the upper spine, including those with the most challenging cases.
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Sternoclavicular Joint Instability
Sternoclavicular joint instability, affecting the joint at the collar bone and spine, can result from either high-impact trauma, or can be a part of a larger orthopedic condition which affects bone, muscle and ligament strength.
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Symbrachydactyly
A rare congenital hand defect in which the fingers are abnormally short and webbed or conjoined. The bones, muscles, ligaments, and nerves of the hand are usually affected.
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Juvenile Scoliosis
Juvenile scoliosis is a spine curve affecting children between the ages of 3 and 10.
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Contractures
A fixed tightening of muscle, tendons, ligaments, or skin which prevents normal movement of the associated body part. An injury such as a severe burn can cause contracture of the skin.
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News
From Plate to Progress: The Role of Nutrition in Children's Healing
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/03/Good-Nutrition-MonthMarch is the celebration of Good Nutrition Month, initiated by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
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Innovative Burn Care All About Changing Lives
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/01/Innovative-Burn-CareShriners Children’s leads the way in burn care through the expertise of its medical team and innovation over the past 60 years.
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Ken Kozole and Shauna Larson Retire
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/09/Ken-Kozole-and-Shauna-Larson-retireTwo staff members who have worked for Shriners Hospitals for Children for over 20 years are retiring. Ken Kozole, who started July 29, 1998 and Shauna Larson who started October 2, 2000.
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COVID-19 Restrictions and Recreational Youth Sports
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/01/COVID-19-restrictions-and-recreational-youth-sportsIn California, youth recreational sports are still on pause for much of the state. While guidelines released back in August 2020 allow recreational sports to conduct modified skill-building conditioning and training, full-contact and normal competitive matches are still on hold.
