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Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) occurs when a small area of bone and/or cartilage from a joint gets damaged. It is commonly found in the knee joint, but can also occur in other joints. Shriners Children’s provides personalized care plans.
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Pierre Robin
Babies born with Pierre Robin sequence have a small lower jaw and tongue set so far back it affects breathing. Usually also have cleft palate. Should be evaluated soon after birth by craniofacial team.
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Juvenile Scoliosis
Juvenile scoliosis is a spine curve affecting children between the ages of 3 and 10.
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Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
Toxic epidermal necrolysis - TEN - is a rare and serious skin condition that causes severe skin peeling and blistering. It’s often triggered by a reaction to medication.
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Genu Valgum
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Genu-ValgumUnderstanding why your child has knock knees is important. Shriners Children's physicians are here to provide the answers you need and the care you can count on.
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Vertical Talus
Shriners Children's offers casting, stretching and surgery to correct vertical talus, also known as extreme flatfoot or "rocker bottom foot."
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Goldenhar Syndrome
Babies with Goldenhar Syndrome have facial differences including missing or partial ear, cleft lip/palate and small jaw, and a spine curve. Craniofacial surgeons reconstruct face, ear and palate. Orthopedic surgeons straighten the spine.
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Paraplegia
Paraplegia refers to partial or full paralysis (loss of the ability to move) and sensation that occurs in the legs and lower half of the body. Spinal cord injury and conditions that affect neural aspects of the spinal cord cause paraplegia.
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Meniscus Injury
Meniscus injuries usually occur from sudden movement that causes a tear in the cartilage of the knee joint. Shriners Children’s specializes in both surgical and non-surgical interventions based on the location, size and pattern of the tear.
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Provider
Alessandra J. Caruso, PHD
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/C/Alessandra-J-Caruso-PHD-06852Alessandra J. Caruso, PHD specializes in Psychology.