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Information for Patients and Families
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Chicago/Patients-and-FamiliesComprehensive information, details and options for patients and families at Shriners Children's Chicago
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Provider
Emily S. Madder, OTR/L
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/M/Emily-S-Madder-OTR-L-55924Emily S. Madder, OTR/L specializes in Occupational Therapy.
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Condition
Cloacal Malformation
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Cloacal-MalformationAt Shriners Children's, we provide specialized care for children with a cloacal malformation and other colorectal and gastrointestinal (GI) health problems
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Condition
Macrodactyly
Shriners Children's offers treatment options for macrodactyly, an uncommon condition in which a baby is born with abnormally large fingers or toes. This is caused by an overgrowth of the underlying soft tissues and bone.
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Tennis Elbow Lateral Epicondylitis
Tennis elbow, an overuse injury, is caused by inflammation or microtearing of the tendons that join the forearm muscles outside the elbow. The physicians of Shriners Children’s can diagnose tennis elbow and recommend appropriate treatment.
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Femoral Antiversion
Femoral anteversion is an inward twisting of the thigh bone (femur), which causes a child to have a pigeon-toed appearance and experience frequent trips or falls. Many cases correct themselves as the child grows.
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Ventilator Dependent Tetraplegia
A person with tetraplegia who requires daily use of any type of mechanical ventilation to sustain breathing.
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News
As Families Defer Pediatric Doctor Visits, Scoliosis Diagnoses May be Missed
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/01/As-families-defer-pediatric-doctor-visits-scoliosis-diagnoses-may-be-missedAs a physician, I am concerned about how the reduction in preventative care today will affect the state of our public’s health tomorrow. As an orthopedic spine specialist, I am especially concerned about how the current pandemic will affect preteens who are in the early stages of developing adolesce...
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News
Shriners Children's Spokane introduces Sports Health and Medicine
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/11/Spokane-Sports-HealthReady, set, play (and stay healthy)!
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News
Companies and Community Provide Patients Toys and Gifts
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/12/Companies-and-community-provide-patients-toys-and-giftsWe are grateful for the support of area businesses, foundations and community organizations who provide toys and monetary donations. In 2020 many companies shifted to electronic or monetary options due to the pandemic.