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Sinding-Larsen-Johansson Syndrome
Sinding-Larsen-Johansson syndrome, also called jumper’s knee, manifests as pain at the bottom of the kneecap. It is caused by swelling and irritation of the growth plate in the knee.
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Macromastia
Shriners Children's offers treatment for enlargement of the breast tissue in excess of the normal proportion. This may be caused by glandular hypertrophy, excessive fatty tissue or a combination of both.
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Muscle Weakness
Muscle weakness involves decreased strength in the muscles. A Shriners Children's physician can assess your child's muscle weakness, look for a cause and develop a treatment plan.
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Hyponasality
Hyponasality is nasal-sounding speech that can be associated with cleft palate. Shriners Children's measures airflow through the nose and observes how the palate moves. Treated by speech pathologists, ENT and plastic surgeons.
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Atypical Head Shape
A baby's soft skull may have an atypical head shape that is flattened, unevenly flat or cone shaped. Some resolve on their own. Shriners Children's evaluates and treats with molded helmets or headbands and physical therapy.
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Thumb Hypoplasia
Shriners Children's treats thumb hypoplasia, also referred to as hypoplastic thumb or thumb deficiency, where the thumb is unusually small and underdeveloped.
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Knee Pain
Knee pain is common in active children and can range from mild to severe. Specialists at Shriners Children's will assess your child's knee pain to diagnose their condition and develop a customized treatment plan.
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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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Scalp Reconstructive Injuries
Shriners Children's offers treatment to improve the appearance of scars. This may include physical and occupational therapy, use of tissue expanders and/or complete surgical revision.
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Video
NUSS procedure and cryoablation with Dr. Sherif Emil
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2022/12/NUSS-procedure-and-cryoablationPatients with pectus excavatum are now relieved because cryoablation is a real pain management benefit when going through the NUSS procedure.