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Paraplegia
Paraplegia refers to partial or full paralysis (loss of the ability to move) and sensation that occurs in the legs and lower half of the body. Spinal cord injury and conditions that affect neural aspects of the spinal cord cause paraplegia.
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Vertical Talus
Shriners Children's offers casting, stretching and surgery to correct vertical talus, also known as extreme flatfoot or "rocker bottom foot."
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Shoulder Dislocation (Glenohumeral Joint Dislocation)
Shriners Children's offers treatment for shoulder dislocation, or glenohumeral dislocation, an injury in which the upper arm bone comes out of the shoulder blade socket.
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Cloacal Exstrophy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Cloacal-ExstrophyAt Shriners Children's, we provide specialized care for children with cloacal exstrophy and other colorectal and gastrointestinal (GI) health problems.
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Mandibular Hyperplasia
In mandibular hyperplasia, a child’s lower jaw outgrows the upper jaw causing the chin to stick out. Jaws and teeth are not aligned (underbite) and may affect breathing and eating. Shriners Children’s provides orthognathic jaw surgery.
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Pressure Injuries
A pressure injury is damaged skin typically over a bony area or medical device. People with decreased sensation or who can’t reposition themselves are at greater risk. We treat with dressings, negative pressure therapy and surgery.
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Nevi/Nevus
Nevi are birthmarks or moles that are usually harmless. They can be brown, black, flesh colored or red/purple. Some are large, itchy, or bleed. Pediatric plastic surgeons at Shriners Children’s can help with all types of birthmarks.
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Language Disorders
Language disorders in children may appear as saying words incorrectly, or not understanding spoken words. These can occur with conditions affecting the palate. Speech language pathologists provide treatment.
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Stress Fractures
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Stress-FracturesShriners Children's provides care for all types of fractures, including stress fractures, a common sports injury.
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Transverse Myelitis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Transverse-MyelitisTransverse myelitis (TM) is a neurological disorder caused by inflammation of the spinal cord that affects mostly children. Doctors and therapists at Shriners Children’s provide prompt, family-centered care to fit your child’s needs.