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Alopecia From Burns
Your child may have hair loss with a scalp burn. It can harm follicles, which may keep hair from growing back. Shriners Children’s offers reconstructive treatments to help generate hair growth.
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Infantile Scoliosis
Infantile scoliosis is an abnormal curve of the spine to the right or to the left, in the shape of a C or S, and affects children age 3 and younger.
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Radiation Burns
A sunburn is the most common type of radiation burn. It can take hours for a sunburn to present and can be serious. We treat all the types of burn injuries with the latest innovations.
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Friedreich's Ataxia
Friedreich’s ataxia is a hereditary disease caused by a defective gene called Frataxin, which causes progressive damage to the nervous system.
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Chest Wall Deformity
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Chest-Wall-DeformityThe team of specialists at Shriners Children’s treats chest wall deformities of all degrees. All treatment decisions are guided by internationally recognized pediatric surgeons who consider minimally invasive options for each patient.
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Stickler Syndrome
Stickler syndrome, a genetic disorder, involves larger eyes, small nose and chin, cleft palate and joint issues. Craniofacial surgeons repair facial structure and palate. Orthopedic surgeons and rheumatologists treat bone and joints.
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Nail-Patella Syndrome
Nail-patella syndrome is a rare condition causing irregular growth of the nails, knees, elbows, and pelvis. Symptoms vary in severity, even among members of the same family, and treatment includes bracing or surgery.
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Treacher Collins
Treacher Collins is a genetic condition that affects how cheekbones, jaws, ears and eyelids develop, and may impact eating and breathing, as well as hearing and speech. Shriners Children's plastic surgeons can treat this condition.
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Medial Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries
UCL tears are common sports injuries of the elbow caused by stress or overuse, particularly for overhead arm use, such as adolescent baseball pitchers. UCL injuries can cause pain, instability, or looseness in the elbow.
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Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
Mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) is an autoimmune condition that combines several disorders - lupus, scleroderma and polymyositis. A combination of medicines can help effectively manage symptoms of MCTD.