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  • Condition

    Patella-Femoral Instability

    Patellar-femoral instability occurs when the kneecap gets dislocated from the joint. Non-operative care plans are often recommended, such as bracing and physical therapy. Shriners Children’s provides both expertise and wrap-around care.

    physical therapist works with patient on treadmill
  • Condition

    Atlanto-axial Instability

    Atlantoaxial instability is an abnormal, excessive movement of the joint at the base of the skull at the top of the neck - or cervical part of the spine.

    physician examines patient's back
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    Treacher Collins

    Treacher Collins is a genetic condition that affects how cheekbones, jaws, ears and eyelids develop, and may impact eating and breathing, as well as hearing and speech. Shriners Children's plastic surgeons can treat this condition.

    nurse and patient
  • Condition

    Medial Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries

    UCL tears are common sports injuries of the elbow caused by stress or overuse, particularly for overhead arm use, such as adolescent baseball pitchers. UCL injuries can cause pain, instability, or looseness in the elbow.

    patient and therapist working on patient arm
  • 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

    Frostbite

    Frostbite can occur when skin is exposed to extreme cold temperatures. Prolonged exposure can result in serious injury. Shriners Children’s utilizes burn care treatments that are effective in treating frostbite.

    female patient smiling
  • Condition

    Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

    Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) affects the connective tissues, causing joints to become lax or unstable and abnormal skin elasticity. There are varying types. Shriners Children’s works to manage symptoms and improve overall quality of life.

    physician and male patient
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    T.A.R. Syndrome

    Shriners Children physicians treat TAR syndrome, a rare disorder present at birth characterized by low levels of platelets in the blood and absence of the bones of the forearms.

    physician and female patient
  • Condition

    Rectal Prolapse

    https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Rectal-Prolapse

    Shriners Children's provides specialized care for children with rectal prolapse and other colorectal and gastrointestinal (GI) health problems.

    physician with pediatric rectal prolapse patient
  • Condition

    Thrower's Shoulder

    Thrower's Shoulder is caused by increased load on the rotator cuff tendons surrounding the shoulder joint, which causes pain. Shriners Children's can develop a plan to treat this overuse injury.

    patient with baseball glove, outside