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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Duchenne-Muscular-DystrophyAt Shriners Children's, our unique team of specialists provides the highest quality neuromuscular care for your child.
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Maxillary Hyperplasia
Maxillary hyperplasia is a condition where the upper jaw bone's structure is larger or longer than the lower jaw, creating an underbite. Shriners Children's craniofacial surgeons can provide treatment to realign and correct the jaw.
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Acute Flaccid Myelitis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Acute-Flaccid-MyelitisAcute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) is a condition affecting the nerves in the spinal cord, mostly in children. Doctors and therapists at Shriners Children’s provide prompt, family-centered care tailored to your child’s needs.
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Torticollis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/TorticollisTorticollis is a muscle condition in the neck that causes a child's head to tilt to one side and the chin to tilt to the other. Shriners Children's physicians typically treat it with physical therapy or, depending on the severity, surgery.
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Condition
Mobius Syndrome
Moebius syndrome is a rare condition, present at birth, caused by the absence of facial nerves that control certain facial expressions and eye movements.
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Provider
Craig W. Senders, MD
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/S/Craig-W-Senders-MD-88853Craig W. Senders, MD specializes in Otolaryngology.
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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.
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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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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.
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Provider
Artur Fahradyan, MD
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/F/Artur-Fahradyan-MD-85345Artur Fahradyan, MD specializes in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.