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Contractures
A fixed tightening of muscle, tendons, ligaments, or skin which prevents normal movement of the associated body part. An injury such as a severe burn can cause contracture of the skin.
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Meniscus Injury
Meniscus injuries usually occur from sudden movement that causes a tear in the cartilage of the knee joint. Shriners Children’s specializes in both surgical and non-surgical interventions based on the location, size and pattern of the tear.
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Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
Toxic epidermal necrolysis - TEN - is a rare and serious skin condition that causes severe skin peeling and blistering. It’s often triggered by a reaction to medication.
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Radial/Radius Deficiency
Radial deficiency, also known as radial club hand, occurs when a bone in the forearm doesn't form correctly during pregnancy. Shriners Children's physicians can help improve the hand's function and appearance.
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Juvenile Scoliosis
Juvenile scoliosis is a spine curve affecting children between the ages of 3 and 10.
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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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Accessory Navicular
An accessory navicular is an extra bone or piece of cartilage in the arch of the foot. Many children born with this condition have no symptoms, while others may feel pain during physical activity. If symptomatic, treatment may be needed.
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News
Inpatient Care Team Receives 2020 Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/10/Inpatient-care-team-receives-2020-Press-Ganey-Guardian-of-Excellence-AwardCongratulations to our staff for winning a 2020 Press Gainey Guardian of Excellence Award for Patient Experience in Inpatient Pediatric Care for the third time in five years.
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Five Exercises to Help Keep Your Mind and Body Happy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/08/Five-exercises-to-help-keep-your-mind-and-body-happyLaura Lewis Hollingshead, CTRS, TRS knows that the best motivation for getting kids moving is to make it fun. When she saw the stretches published by the rehabilitation team at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Spokane, she loved the nature theme they offered with stretches.
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What's up, Zadoc!
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/08/Whats-up-ZadocThe Honolulu Shriners Hospital announces that Zadoc, a 1 1/2-year-old Labrador retriever, has accepted the position as first full-time hospital facility dog and Chief of Snuggles.