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Condition
Apert Syndrome
Apert Syndrome, also known as acrocephalosyndactyly, is a genetic disorder that presents with deformities of the skull, face and limbs. Symptoms include a high forehead, underdeveloped upper jaw and wide-set eyes. Children can also have problems with their vision and teeth. Craniofacial specialists ...
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Atypical Head Shape
A baby's soft skull may have an atypical head shape that is flattened, unevenly flat or cone shaped. Some resolve on their own. Shriners Children's evaluates and treats with molded helmets or headbands and physical therapy.
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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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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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Macromastia
Shriners Children's offers treatment for enlargement of the breast tissue in excess of the normal proportion. This may be caused by glandular hypertrophy, excessive fatty tissue or a combination of both.
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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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Lip Pits
Lip pits are moist pits or slits in the upper or lower lips that children are born with. They are usually harmless. Our craniofacial teams can evaluate them.
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Provider
Ann E. Van Heest, MD
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/V/Ann-E-Van-Heest-MD-33376Ann E. Van Heest, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery, Hand Surgery.
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Stephanie Thibaudeau, MDCM, FRCSC
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/T/Stephanie-Thibaudeau-MDCM-FRCSCStephanie Thibaudeau, MDCM, FRCSC specializes in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hand Surgery.
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Scott A. Riley, MD
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/R/Scott-A-Riley-MD-15825Scott A. Riley, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery.