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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Inflammatory-Bowel-DiseaseAt Shriners Children's, we provide specialized care for children with inflammatory bowel disease and other colorectal and gastrointestinal (GI) health problems.
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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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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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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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Patellar Instability
Patellar instability is a condition in the knee where the kneecap is unstable and moves out of place, or dislocates. Shriners Children’s treatment may include physical therapy, immobilization (casting) or surgery.
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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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Scheuermann’s Kyphosis Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Scheuermanns-KyphosisOnly about 4% to 8% of kids in the United States have Scheuermann's kyphosis, but the physicians at Shriners Children's are skilled at transforming the lives of those who do.
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News
First Ever Virtual Haunted Walk Raises Over $200,900 for the Boston Shriners Hospital
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/11/First-ever-Virtual-Haunted-Walk-raises-over-200900-for-the-Boston-Shriners-HospitalShriners Hospitals for Children — Boston’s first ever Virtual Haunted Walk took place from Oct. 25 through Nov. 2, exceeding the fundraising goal of $200,900! Individuals and teams walked anywhere they wanted, all while raising funds for the Boston Shriners Hospital.
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Turning a Hospital Into Home
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/10/Turning-a-hospital-into-homeNatalie DeBarry was in the midst of her workday as a nurse in the inpatient unit of Shriners Hospitals for Children — St. Louis when she stopped in to see Daniel. That kind of one-on-one attention and holistic care is why the St. Louis Shriners Hospital won the 2020 Press Ganey Guardian of Excellenc...
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Shriners Children's Boston Clinicians Present at the American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association Conference
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/07/ACPA-ConferenceAt the 2024 American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association (ACPA) conference, ietitian Jenny Shiel, MS, RD, LDN, and nurse care manager Sandy Barrett, BSN, RN, CCM, presented strategies they utilize to meet the needs of special patient populations.