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Genu Varum
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Genu-Varum"Bowlegs." It's the common name used in place of a medical term — genu varum — for a condition almost all babies are born with. But if your child doesn't outgrown his or her bowlegs, Shriners Children's is there to help.
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Apert Syndrome
Apert Syndrome, also known as acrocephalosyndactyly, is a genetic disorder that presents with deformities of the skull, face and limbs. Symptoms include a high forehead, underdeveloped upper jaw and wide-set eyes. Children can also have problems with their vision and teeth. Craniofacial specialists ...
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Tendon Ruptures
Tendon ruptures are partial or complete tears of the band-like tissue that connects to muscles and bones. Shriners Children's offers a variety of treatment including imaging, splinting, surgery and rehabilitation therapy.
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Jaw Deformities
Jaw deformities are an upper and/or lower jaw that is too big, too small, crooked or the wrong shape. It can affect eating, teeth development and speech. Shriners Children’s provides jaw surgery.
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Plagiocephaly
Plagiocephaly (flat head syndrome) is a lasting flat spot on an infant's head where bones may not be correctly fusing together. Shriners Children's can diagnose and treat with cranial molding helmets, bands, or surgery.
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Amputations
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/AmputationsAmputation due to trauma or as part of a treatment program can be a trying time for children and families, both physically and emotionally. At Shriners Children’s, our goal is to improve the function, mobility and independence of each child.
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Prominent Ears
Protruding ears occur when the folds of ear cartilage develop differently, causing the ear to stick out from the head. Shriners Children's offers non-surgical ear molding in infants and reconstructive surgery for older children.
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Acromioclavicular Joint Separation
Acromioclavicular joint separation (AC joint separation) is known as a separated shoulder. This frequent injury is a partial or complete separation of the two points of the shoulder. Treatment may include physical therapy or surgery.
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Spondylolysis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/SpondylolysisShriners Children's physicians have vast experience treating spondylolysis, a spine condition that can lead to small stress fractures or cracks in the vertebrae, often after repeated injuries during sports.
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Metabolic Bone Disease
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Metabolic-Bone-DiseaseMetabolic bone diseases are generally caused by mineral or Vitamin D, bone mass or bone structure imbalances, and affect bone strength. Shriners Children’s provides treatment for more than 100 common to rare bone diseases.