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  • Condition

    Stickler Syndrome

    Stickler syndrome, a genetic disorder, involves larger eyes, small nose and chin, cleft palate and joint issues. Craniofacial surgeons repair facial structure and palate. Orthopedic surgeons and rheumatologists treat bone and joints.

    patient, mom and physician looking at X-ray
  • Condition

    Craniofacial Microsomia

    Craniofacial microsomia is when part of a baby's face and or jaw is too small. Shriners Children's specialists treat this and related conditions such as microtia (small ear) and cleft lip and palate.

    physician looking at X-ray
  • Condition

    Nager Syndrome

    Nager Syndrome is a rare condition that affects the development of a child’s face, hands, and arms. Children are born with underdeveloped cheek bones, a small lower jaw, and often have a cleft palate.

    physician examines patient, mother looks on
  • Condition

    Facial Asymmetry

    Facial asymmetry is having traits that do not perfectly mirror one another on both sides of a face, which may be caused by a genetic cleft lip and palate condition. Shriners Children's offers correction for cleft lip and palate.

    patient and mother with two providers
  • News

    We're Here if You Need Us

    https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/07/Were-here-if-you-need-us

    Through the evolving COVID-19 outbreak, Shriners Hospitals are closely monitoring updates from local and national health authorities and will continue to follow their recommendations.

    Mother and child wearing masks
  • News

    Family Ties Strengthen Bond With Fraternity, Hospital

    https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/05/Ohio-Shriner-Reflection

    For John Bull Jr., the word “Shriner” is synonymous with family because of the wrap-around care that Shriners Children's provides.

    John Bull with another Shriner, both holding award certificate
  • Condition

    Pierre Robin

    Babies born with Pierre Robin sequence have a small lower jaw and tongue set so far back it affects breathing. Usually also have cleft palate. Should be evaluated soon after birth by craniofacial team.

    patient physician
  • Condition

    Goldenhar Syndrome

    Babies with Goldenhar Syndrome have facial differences including missing or partial ear, cleft lip/palate and small jaw, and a spine curve. Craniofacial surgeons reconstruct face, ear and palate. Orthopedic surgeons straighten the spine.

    father and patient in wheelchair
  • Condition

    DiGeorge Syndrome

    DiGeorge Syndrome, or 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, is when a small part of chromosome 22 is missing. This results in the poor development of several body systems. Symptoms vary but can include cleft palate.

    patient and physician
  • News

    Q & A with Shriners Children’s Boston Chief of Plastic Surgery Branko Bojovic, M.D.

    https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/02/Branko-Bojovic-Spotlight

    Q & A with Shriners Children’s Boston Chief of Plastic Surgery Branko Bojovic, M.D.

    dr bojovic and patient