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  • Condition

    Polydactyly

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

    When your child is born with a condition like polydactyly – the existence of more than five fingers or toes on a single hand or foot – a great relationship with a care provider at Shriners Children's can help you feel secure.

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  • Condition

    Exostosis

    An exostosis is a benign tumor covered in cartilage that can grow in one or multiple areas of the body, normally around the knee or upper arm. An exostosis can be painless or can cause severe discomfort, requiring surgery.

    female patient holding physician hand
  • Condition

    Neuromuscular Scoliosis

    https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Neuromuscular-Scoliosis

    Neuromuscular scoliosis, seen in children who have medical conditions that impair their ability to control the spine-supporting muscles, is the second most common type of scoliosis. Shriners Children's has seen tens of thousands of children with neuromuscular scoliosis.

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  • Condition

    Freeman-Sheldon Syndrome

    Freeman-Sheldon syndrome, or "whistling face syndrome", is a rare condition that primarily affects the face, hands, and feet. From craniofacial to orthopedic specialists, Shriners Children's offers care for many symptoms of this condition.

    infant patient
  • Podcast

    Bone Density in Children

    https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2023/05/Bone-Density-in-Children

    Lindsey Nicol, M.D., discusses the importance of bone development in children.

    DEXA scanner
  • Condition

    Spinal Muscular Atrophy

    https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Spinal-Muscular-Atrophy

    Spinal muscular atrophy attacks nerve cells, called motor neurons, in the spinal cord. At Shriners Children's, we offer treatments including physical therapy, respiratory treatment and surgery.

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  • Condition

    Cleft Lip

    https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Cleft-Lip

    When a baby is born with a cleft lip, Shriners Children's team approach provides leading cleft lip surgery and addresses the entire range of concerns for parents related to cleft lip and alveolar cleft.

    provider with two brothers who are cleft palate patients
  • Condition

    Congenital Radial Head Dislocation

    Congenital radial head dislocation is the most common elbow deformity characterized by limited range of motion and arm bowing. Treatments for this condition vary. Surgery is only recommended when the condition causes pain.

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  • Condition

    Metatarsal Adductus

    Metatarsal adductus is a condition in which a child’s forefoot curves inward and may be turned slightly under. It can often resolve itself without intervention. However, in more severe cases, casting or surgery may be necessary.

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  • Service

    Dental Radiology

    Shriners Children's offers dental radiology which uses painless X-ray machines such as pan ceph and CBCT, to show surgeons 3D views of a child's jaw bone, teeth and other facial structures. This helps with evaluation and treatment planning.

    dental patient tooth brushing demonstration