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  • 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

    Cleft Hand

    Cleft hand, also known as central deficiency or ectrodactyly, forms before birth. Characterized by the absence of one or more fingers, the hand is often V-shaped. Shriners Children's treatment includes occupational therapy and surgery.

    male and female patients playing with toys
  • 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
  • Condition

    Ulnar Polydactyly

    Extra fingers can be located anywhere on the hand. Ulnar polydactyly occurs when a child is born with an additional “little finger” located on the pinky finger side of the hand, known as the ulnar side.

    male patient playing with train set
  • Condition

    Macrodactyly

    Shriners Children's offers treatment options for macrodactyly, an uncommon condition in which a baby is born with abnormally large fingers or toes. This is caused by an overgrowth of the underlying soft tissues and bone.

    mother and patient talking to physician
  • News

    Dr. Chuck and the Pod People

    https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/01/Dr-Chuck-and-the-pod-people

    It’s a Saturday afternoon and Charles Goldfarb, M.D., is in his basement cracking himself up. Upstairs, his wife, Talia, knows exactly what’s going on: Her husband is editing his podcast again.

    Goldfarb Podcast participants st louis
  • News

    Signs of a Pediatric Fracture

    https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/12/Signs-of-a-Pediatric-Fracture

    The most common injuries in the winter range from mild sprains to significant fractures that require surgery.

    patient with cast on arm
  • News

    Staying Ahead of the Curve in Scoliosis Research

    https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/06/Scoliosis-Research

    Shriners Children’s Philadelphia offers a complete scoliosis care program, from regular screenings to surgery.

    jacob with his xray
  • Condition

    Missing Thumb / Missing Fingers

    Missing thumb / fingers is the most common hand disorder treated at Shriners Children’s. Typically only one hand is affected. Other symptoms may include webbed fingers or a short hand or forearm.

    two female patients doing arts and crafts
  • Condition

    Juvenile Scoliosis

    Juvenile scoliosis is a spine curve affecting children between the ages of 3 and 10.

    mother and daughter outside smiling