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  • Condition

    Esophageal Atresia

    Shriners Children's offers treatment for this birth defect in which part of the esophagus does not develop properly. Esophageal atresia affects the swallowing tube (esophagus), which connects the mouth to the stomach.

    baby patient
  • Condition

    Infantile Scoliosis

    Infantile scoliosis is an abnormal curve of the spine to the right or to the left, in the shape of a C or S, and affects children age 3 and younger.

    infant and nurse
  • News

    Shriners Children's Texas Receives Heathy Kids, Healthy Families® Grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas

    https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/01/BCBSGrant

    The Healthy Kids, Healthy Families funding will support Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas' commitment to community-based organizations supporting children and families who have been impacted by the health, economic and social implications of the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Female patient in motion analysis center with text that says thank you Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • News

    Introducing Jennifer Weiss, M.D., Chief of Staff at Shriners Children's Hawai'i

    https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/06/Jennifer-Weiss

    Jennifer Weiss, M.D., chief of staff at Shriners Children’s Hawai'i, is a highly-skilled and accomplished pediatric orthopedic surgeon renowned for her expertise in pediatric sports medicine, sports injury and trauma surgery.

    Jennifer Weiss, pediatric orthopedic surgeon
  • Condition

    Tracheoesophageal Fistula

    Shriners Children's offers treatment for tracheoesophageal fistula, which is an abnormal connection in one or more places between the esophagus and the trachea.

    female patient smiling
  • Condition

    Atlanto-axial Instability

    Atlantoaxial instability is an abnormal, excessive movement of the joint at the base of the skull at the top of the neck - or cervical part of the spine.

    physician examines patient's back
  • Condition

    Diastrophic Dysplasia

    Diastrophic dysplasia, also known as diastrophic dwarfism, is a rare genetic condition that can cause dwarfism, where a child’s legs and arms do not grow and develop to the typical adult length.

    physician speaks with female patient
  • Condition

    T.A.R. Syndrome

    Shriners Children physicians treat TAR syndrome, a rare disorder present at birth characterized by low levels of platelets in the blood and absence of the bones of the forearms.

    physician and female patient
  • Condition

    Spondylolysis

    https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Spondylolysis

    Shriners Children's physicians have vast experience treating spondylolysis, a spine condition that can lead to small stress fractures or cracks in the vertebrae, often after repeated injuries during sports.

    male patient outside playing football
  • Condition

    Larsen Syndrome

    Larsen syndrome is a rare condition that mostly affects the development of bones. Symptoms vary but commonly include multiple joint dislocations, unusual face structure and a variety of cardiovascular abnormalities.

    patient, parent and dietitian