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Meet Shriners Children's Boston Chief of Pediatrics Carlos Duran, M.D.
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/06/Meet-Dr-Carlos-DuranDr. Duran was drawn to Shriners Children's Boston's unique approach to specialty care.
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Walking (Gait) Abnormalities
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Walking-Gait-AbnormalitiesShriners Hospitals for Children is a pioneer in motion analysis technology and was among the first to establish gait centers in the nation.
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Congenital Foot Deformities
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Congenital-Foot-DeformitiesShriners Children’s caring, compassionate physicians and care teams diagnose and treat pediatric congenital foot deformities in children, from newborns to teens and young adults, often without surgery.
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Second Degree Burn Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Second-Degree-BurnsShriners Children's treats second degree burns or partial thickness burns which destroy the top and middle layers of the skin.
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Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Legg-Calve-PerthesShriners Children's offers a comprehensive hip program that ensures your child receives wrap-around specialty care for their growing bones and joints.
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Discoid Meniscus
Discoid meniscus is an abnormally shaped meniscus, the cushion-like tissue between the bones in the knee. Locking or popping are common and injury often occurs when twisted. Our team can help with assessment, surgery and physical therapy.
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Arthrogryposis Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/ArthrogryposisShriners Children's physicians have vast experience treating arthrogryposis, a rare muscle disorders that causes stiff joints and abnormal muscle development.
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Pes Planus / Pes Planovalgus
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Pes-Planus-Pes-PlanovalgusPes Planus / Pes Planovalgus, also known as flat foot, occurs when the feet are flat on the bottom and don’t have an arch. Shriners Children's physicians typically treat it using a special shoe insert designed by our in-house technicians.
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Anterior-Cruciate-Ligament-TearsAn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is a common knee injury seen in our sports medicine clinics. Shriners Children's specialists will determine if surgery is needed depending on the severity of the injury.
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Camptodactyly
Camptodactyly occurs when a child has one or more bent fingers. Mild cases don't cause any problems while more severe cases can affect hand function. Typically the best treatment option is therapy.