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Treatment
Limb Lengthening
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Limb-LengtheningShriners Children's experienced pediatric orthopedic surgeons are known throughout the country and the world for their skill in performing limb lengthening surgeries.
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Treatment
Anterior Vertebral Body Tethering
Shriners Children's is a leader in this alternative, less invasive treatment to spinal fusion. It provides another option for patients with scoliosis who are still growing and need surgery.
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Provider
Mitchell F. Grasseschi, MD
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/G/Mitchell-F-Grasseschi-MD-63097Mitchell F. Grasseschi, MD specializes in Plastic Surgery.
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Provider
Sean R. Waldron, MD
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/W/Sean-R-Waldron-MD-57449Sean R. Waldron, MD specializes in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery.
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Condition
Erb's Palsy Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Erbs-PalsyErb’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.
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Condition
Limb Deformities
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Limb-DeformitiesLimb deformities are curved, short or twisted legs or arms. Our specialists help parents understand when growth and time may heal, and when to use medical treatment.
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Condition
Hypernasality
Hypernasality is too much air escaping into the nose during speech. This could indicate a problem with the child’s palate. Craniofacial teams including speech language pathologists can evaluate.
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Condition
Maxillary Hypoplasia
Maxillary hypoplasia is an upper jaw that is smaller than the lower jaw affecting appearance. It can be corrected with orthognathic surgery.
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Condition
Rickets
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/RicketsRickets is a softening and weakening of bones in children, often caused by a vitamin D deficiency, but rickets can also have genetic causes. Shriners Children's doctors are experienced in diagnosing and treating rickets in its various forms.
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Condition
Microgenia/Macrogenia
Microgenia or Macrogenia are a small (micro) or enlarged (macro) chin. Chin asymmetry can occur by itself or when the upper and lower jaws are not aligned. Shriners Children’s plastic surgeons perform chin and jaw surgery.