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Prader-Willi Syndrome
Prader-Willi syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects muscle tone, growth, cognitive behavior and a child’s overall development. It is one of many orthopedic syndromes that are treated at Shriners Children's.
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Radial Polydactyly
Radial polydactyly, also called “thumb duplication” or “split thumb”, occurs when a child is born with a second complete or partial thumb on the side of their hand. Extra fingers can be located anywhere on the hand.
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Thoracic Insufficiency Syndrome
Thoracic insufficiency syndrome is a chest wall deformity that interferes with breathing and lung development. Shriners Children’s offers a number of services to treat the syndrome and any spine disorders causing it.
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Thyroglossal Duct Cysts & Sinuses
Shriners Children's offers treatment for thyroglossal duct cysts, which are small lumps or connections that can occur on the neck. Children are born with them, and they can lead to drainage of fluid or infection later in life.
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Hirschprung Disease
Shriners Children’s provides comprehensive care for children with Hirschsprung Disease, a birth defect that most commonly affects the colon (large intestine) and causes problems with passing stool.
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Flame Burn
A flame burn is caused by contact with fire, such as a burning candle or home fire. Our staff at Shriners Children's treat all flame burns, from small injuries to large burns requiring hospitalization.
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Podcast
There are no limits to care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/01/No-Hay-Limites-para-CuidarSusy Molano, CMI, explains the different types of support services available to families with limited English proficiency.
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Podcast
Chest Wall Conditions in Female Patients
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2023/04/Chest-WallPediatric surgeon Kimberly Ruscher, M.D., discusses chest wall conditions in female patients.
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Spondylolisthesis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/SpondylolisthesisShriners Children's physicians are skilled and experienced in treating spondylolisthesis, a condition in which a vertebra slips out of place onto the vertebra below.
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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.