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Condition
Proximal Femoral Focal Deficiency
Proximal femoral focal deficiency is a malformation in the hip joint and upper part of the femur (thigh bone). This malformation results in a difference in leg length and may cause gait abnormalities.
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Condition
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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Condition
Amputations
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/AmputationsAmputation due to trauma or as part of a treatment program can be a trying time for children and families, both physically and emotionally. At Shriners Children’s, our goal is to improve the function, mobility and independence of each child.
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Provider
Caryn C. France, MS
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/F/Caryn-C-France-MS-30991Caryn C. France, MS specializes in Physical Therapy.
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News
Forty-three Years of Caring for Children in Cyprus
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/03/Cyprus-OutreachShriners Children's has collaborated with the George and Thelma Paraskevaides Foundation to send physicians and clinical professionals to Cyprus.
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Patients Turned Interns
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/12/Patients-turned-internsTwo impressive interns joined the rehabilitation team at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Salt Lake City last summer. The two students shared a special connection to the hospital as former patients.
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Reflecting on 38 Years at Shriners Children's
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/03/Reflecting-on-38-Years-at-Shriners-ChildrensWhen I joined this organization and the mighty team of about 65 staff members at the Salt Lake City Shriners Children’s location in 1984, our facility was truly the best-kept secret across the valley.
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How Education Equals Healing
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/10/How-Education-Equals-HealingDuring a patient's physical recovery, another type of healing is also taking place – through education.
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COVID-19 Restrictions and Recreational Youth Sports
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/01/COVID-19-restrictions-and-recreational-youth-sportsIn California, youth recreational sports are still on pause for much of the state. While guidelines released back in August 2020 allow recreational sports to conduct modified skill-building conditioning and training, full-contact and normal competitive matches are still on hold.
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Children’s Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre and Shriners Hospitals for Children Canada Announce Groundbreaking Affiliation Agreement
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/08/Groundbreaking-Affiliation-AgreementIn a Canadian first, the two major pediatric hospitals join forces to offer orthopedic care closer to home and develop innovative teaching and research initiatives.
