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  • 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

    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

    Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tears

    https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Anterior-Cruciate-Ligament-Tears

    An 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.

    patients playing soccer after anterior cruciate ligament (acl) knee injury
  • 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

    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

    Erb's Palsy Care

    https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Erbs-Palsy

    Erb’s palsy, the most common type of brachial plexus palsy, is most often the result of a difficult delivery when the infant's neck is stretched during the birthing process. Shriners Children's can help.

    male patient, therapist and mother during recreational therapy
  • Condition

    Ventilator Dependent Tetraplegia

    A person with tetraplegia who requires daily use of any type of mechanical ventilation to sustain breathing.

    male patient in wheelchair
  • Condition

    Werdnig-Hoffmann Disease

    Werdnig-Hoffmann disease is a severe form of spinal muscular atrophy. This rare genetic condition causes muscles to weaken, leading to minimal ability to move.

    male patient in wheelchair holding football
  • Condition

    Femoral Antiversion

    Femoral anteversion is an inward twisting of the thigh bone (femur), which causes a child to have a pigeon-toed appearance and experience frequent trips or falls. Many cases correct themselves as the child grows.

    Doctor Clemente con paciente de suéter color azul marino ambos levantando el dedo pulgar
  • 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