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Condition
Osteogenesis Imperfecta or Brittle Bone Disease
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Osteogenesis-ImperfectaCommonly referred to as brittle bone disease, osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a rare, permanent genetic disorder that prevents the building of strong bones.
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Condition
Golfer's Elbow
Golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis) is a condition that causes pain on the inside of the arm due to repetitive wrist and finger movements. This “overuse injury” may create elbow stiffness or weak hands, and is not limited to golfers.
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Provider
Charles A. Goldfarb, MD
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/G/Charles-A-Goldfarb-MD-11352Charles A. Goldfarb, MD specializes in Hand Surgery.
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Provider
Jakub S. Langer, MD
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/L/Jakub-S-Langer-MD-97489Jakub S. Langer, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery, Hand Surgery.
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Provider
Ann E. Van Heest, MD
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/V/Ann-E-Van-Heest-MD-33376Ann E. Van Heest, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery, Hand Surgery.
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Provider
Lindley B. Wall, MD
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/W/Lindley-B-Wall-MD-08719Lindley B. Wall, MD specializes in Hand Surgery.
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Provider
Stephanie Thibaudeau, MDCM, FRCSC
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/T/Stephanie-Thibaudeau-MDCM-FRCSCStephanie Thibaudeau, MDCM, FRCSC specializes in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hand Surgery.
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News
POPS Staffer Loves Blending Art, Science to Help Patients
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/02/POPS-staffer-loves-blending-art-science-to-help-patientsIn his role, Robert evaluates patients for orthotic devices, which are used for individuals who have their limb but need support, and prosthetic devices, which are for those who are missing a limb and need the device to carry out activities of daily living.
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News
September is National Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/08/September-is-National-Muscular-Dystrophy-Awareness-MonthSeptember is National Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month, an annual observance that raises awareness for more than 250,000 families across the nation who are living with the neuromuscular disease.
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Philanthropy is a Way of Life for Board Member Ryan Otis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/08/Philanthropy-is-a-way-of-life-for-Board-Member-Ryan-OtisRyan grew up in the Shrine. His grandfather, father and brother are all Shriners, and supporting the fraternity was part of the fabric of his family.