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Treatment
Arthroscopic Surgery
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Arthroscopic-SurgeryArthroscopic surgery, also known as arthroscopy, is a procedure used to diagnose and treat joint conditions. Shriners Children's pediatric orthopedic surgeons treat a variety of conditions with this minimally invasive surgery option.
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Achilles Tendon Ruptures
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Achilles-Tendon-RupturesAchilles 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.
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First-Degree Burn Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/First-Degree-BurnsShriners Children's treats first-degree burns, which are considered superficial injuries that damage the top-most layer of the skin.
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Treatment
Ravitch Procedure
Corrects severe or complex cases of pectus carinatum and pectus excavatum by removing the cartilage causing the defect. The sternum is then placed in the normal position.
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Skeletal Dysplasia Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Skeletal-DysplasiaSkeletal dysplasia includes many rare conditions where bones and cartilage develop differently. Also called dwarfism. Shriners Children's offers orthopedics, neurology, otolaryngology, physical and occupational therapy, and genetic testing.
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Meniscus Injury
Meniscus injuries usually occur from sudden movement that causes a tear in the cartilage of the knee joint. Shriners Children’s specializes in both surgical and non-surgical interventions based on the location, size and pattern of the tear.
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Traumatic Wounds
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Traumatic-WoundsAnimal bites and friction burns, like road rash or treadmill burns, are examples of traumatic wounds we treat at Shriners Children's. When the skin is punctured by a bite or rubbed briskly on a rough surface, a traumatic wound can occur.
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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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Burn Aware: Staying Safe from Scalds
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/01/Staying-Safe-from-ScaldsYour ramen noodles can pose a real danger to your little ones if you’re not careful.
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New Hospital Teen Room Unveiled With Virtual Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/11/New-hospital-teen-room-unveiled-with-virtual-ribbon-cutting-ceremonyToday, Shriners Hospitals for Children — Northern California held a virtual ribbon cutting ceremony to unveil its newly renovated hospital teen room, a project lead by Ann Kubel, who was the First Lady of Ben Ali Shriners in 2017.
