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Treatment
Helmet Therapy
Helmet therapy is used to treat babies with abnormal head shapes. During this type of therapy, lightweight, padded helmets are worn to gently redirect the growth of the skull into a more natural shape.
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Provider
Soman Sen, MD
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/S/Soman-Sen-MD-54727Soman Sen, MD specializes in General Surgery, Surgery Critical Care.
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Provider
Maya C. Evans, MD
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/E/Maya-C-Evans-MD-95439Maya C. Evans, MD specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
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Condition
Lordosis
Lordosis is the excessive inward curvature of the spine in the lower back. Treatment at Shriners Children's may include physical therapy or bracing. Surgery may be necessary for severe cases.
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Condition
Trauma Scar Deformities
Shriners Children's offers treatment for traumatic scarring and scar tightening, which may affect patients physically, psychologically and socially.
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Treatment
Posterior Sagittal Anorectoplasty
Shriners Children’s colorectal surgeons use this procedure to repair anorectal malformations in some children by surgically creating the child’s anus within the sphincter muscle.
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Podcast
A Parents Perspective Chest Wall Conditions
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/01/A-Parents-Perspective-Chest-Wall-ConditionsPodcast with Dee Dee Dolp a parent whose child received care at Shriners Children's Portland for his chest wall condition.
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Condition
Flame Burn
A flame burn is caused by contact with fire, such as a burning candle or home fire. Our staff at Shriners Children's treat all flame burns, from small injuries to large burns requiring hospitalization.
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Condition
Polydactyly
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/PolydactylyWhen 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
Radial Polydactyly
Radial polydactyly, also called “thumb duplication” or “split thumb”, occurs when a child is born with a second complete or partial thumb on the side of their hand. Extra fingers can be located anywhere on the hand.