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Condition
Tongue-tie
Tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) restricts the tongue's range of motion. A band of tissue ties the bottom of the tongue's tip to the floor of the mouth, causing issues with eating and speech. Can be treated surgically at Shriners Children’s.
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Neurofibromatosis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/NeurofibromatosisShriners Children's physicians treat kids with neurofibromatosis by encouraging healthy growth and development and managing complications should they appear.
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Femoroacetabular Impingement
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Femoroacetabular-ImpingementChildren with hip problems need the expertise of the hip specialists at Shriners Children's for proper diagnosis, treatment and monitoring throughout their childhood.
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Idiopathic Scoliosis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Idiopathic-ScoliosisThe most common type of scoliosis, idiopathic scoliosis is as individual as each child. The care team at Shriners Children's, with their extensive experience, is with you every step.
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Professional Education
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Northern-California/Professional-EducationProfessional Education opportunities and resources for medical professionals.
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News
Do you know what pollicization is?
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/11/Sabes-qu-es-la-pulgarizacinPollicization is currently one of the procedures performed quite frequently at Shriners Hospital. This procedure consists in converting one of the fingers of the hand into a thumb for patients who are unfortunately born without this finger, or that have lost their thumb due to some type of trauma. T...
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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.
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News
Boston Board of Governors Chairman Reflects on a Legacy of Caring for Children
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/05/Boston-Shriner-ReflectionAccording to Dean Whalen, Shriners Children's is special because of its ability to provide wrap-around care that cannot be received anywhere else.
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Boston Shriners Hospital Elects New Chairman of the Board of Governors
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/02/Boston-Shriners-Hospital-elects-new-chairman-of-the-Board-of-GovernorsBoston Shriners Hospital elects new Chairman of the Board of Governor, Dean Whalen.
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Two Children Burned in Ukraine Transported to Shriners Children’s Boston
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/04/Two-Children-Burned-in-Ukraine-Transported-to-Shriners-Childrens-BostonTwo severely burned children from Ukraine have arrived in Boston for highly specialized surgeries and treatment at Shriners Children’s pediatric burn center.