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Shriners Children’s Boston Research Team Makes Strides With Tissue Engineering Grant
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/02/Boston-Research-TeamWith an initial investment from a Shriners Children’s research grant, a team of investigators at Shriners Children’s Boston is pursuing a project focused on tissue engineering.
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Shriners Children's Outreach Clinic Goes To Cyprus
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/02/Cyprus-Clinic-VisitIn an effort to care for more kids in more places, staff of Shriners Children’s travels to Cyprus to provide care and expertise across the world.
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POPS Care Continues for Shriners Children's Florida Patient Families
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/11/POPS-Services-Stay-LocalWe have great news regarding orthotic and prosthetic care for the families of Shriners Children’s Florida; the trusted professionals in POPS will continue to provide ongoing services and new devices to past and existing patients.
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Janet L. Walker, MD
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/W/Janet-L-Walker-MD-43501Janet L. Walker, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery.
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Spinal Deformity
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Spinal-DeformityAt Shriners Children's, our focus is on early detection and fusionless treatments for the growing spine. Our teams take an integrated approach to the treatment of spinal deformities like scoliosis, kyphosis, or lordosis.
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Genu Varum
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Genu-Varum"Bowlegs." It's the common name used in place of a medical term — genu varum — for a condition almost all babies are born with. But if your child doesn't outgrown his or her bowlegs, Shriners Children's is there to help.
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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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Osteogenesis Imperfecta or Brittle Bone Disease
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Osteogenesis-ImperfectaCommonly referred to as brittle bone disease, osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a rare, permanent genetic disorder that prevents the building of strong bones.
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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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Shriners Hospitals for Children Expands to Doylestown Area
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/10/Shriners-Hospitals-for-Children-expands-to-Doylestown-areaShriners Hospitals for Children — Philadelphia brings specialized pediatric orthopaedic care closer to the doorsteps of children and teens in upper Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Shriners Children’s, located in the Pavilion at Doylestown Health, will officially began having office hours on Tuesdays and...