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Knee Injuries

Active children are susceptible to a number of types of knee injuries that can range from mild to severe. Physicians at Shriners Children's can assess your child's knee pain and develop a treatment plan.

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Fibrous Dysplasia

A bone condition in which abnormal fibrous tissue develops in place of normal bone. As the fibrous tissue grows and expands it can weaken the bone causing it to fracture or become deformed.

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Acondroplasia Care

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Achondroplasia

Shriners Children's offers comprehensive specialty care for children with dwarfism, including achondroplasia.

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Amputations

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Amputations

Amputation 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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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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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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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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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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News

Salt Lake City Shriners Hospital Ranks in Top 25 Best Children's Hospitals

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/10/Salt-Lake-City-Shriners-Hospital-ranks-in-top-25-best-childrens-hospitals

U.S. News & World Report has announced its 2020-2021 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings and the Salt Lake City hospital, in partnership with the University of Utah Health and Primary Children’s Hospital, ranked #24 in the nation in the orthopedics category.