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  • Condition

    Juvenile Scoliosis

    Juvenile scoliosis is a spine curve affecting children between the ages of 3 and 10.

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    Osteochondritis Dissecans

    Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) occurs when a small area of bone and/or cartilage from a joint gets damaged. It is commonly found in the knee joint, but can also occur in other joints. Shriners Children’s provides personalized care plans.

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    Chest Wall Deformity

    https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Chest-Wall-Deformity

    The 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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    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.

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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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    Diastrophic Dysplasia

    Diastrophic dysplasia, also known as diastrophic dwarfism, is a rare genetic condition that can cause dwarfism, where a child’s legs and arms do not grow and develop to the typical adult length.

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    Frostbite

    Frostbite can occur when skin is exposed to extreme cold temperatures. Prolonged exposure can result in serious injury. Shriners Children’s utilizes burn care treatments that are effective in treating frostbite.

    female patient smiling
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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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    Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

    Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) affects the connective tissues, causing joints to become lax or unstable and abnormal skin elasticity. There are varying types. Shriners Children’s works to manage symptoms and improve overall quality of life.

    physician and male patient
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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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