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Limb Deficiency Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Limb-DeficienciesShriners Children's specializes in treating limb deficiencies, which occur when part or all of a child's limb does not completely form during pregnancy or as a result of a major injury.
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Spasticity
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/SpasticitySpasticity is abnormal muscle stiffness, making it difficult for a child to perform coordinated movements. Doctors and therapists at Shriners Children’s provide prompt, family-centered care tailored to your child’s needs.
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Limb Deformities
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Limb-DeformitiesLimb deformities are curved, short or twisted legs or arms. Our specialists help parents understand when growth and time may heal, and when to use medical treatment.
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Limb Length Discrepancy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Limb-Length-DiscrepancyShriners Children's limb length discrepancy specialists provide high-quality care designed to assist children who have a difference in the length of their arms or legs become as independent as possible.
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Mission in Action
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/04/Mission-in-ActionShriners Children's New England Pediatric Orthotic and Prosthetic Services Manager Brock McConkey travels the world helping children with limb differences.
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Shriners Children’s Lexington Adds Pet Therapy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/08/Shriners-Childrens-Lexington-Adds-Pet-TherapyShriners Children's Lexington's new therapy dog, Chance, relates to patients he visits in the prosthetics clinic because he also has a limb difference.
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Amputations
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/AmputationsAmputation due to trauma or as part of a treatment program can be a trying time for children and families, both physically and emotionally. At Shriners Children’s, our goal is to improve the function, mobility and independence of each child.
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JoAnne Kanas Elected President of the AAOP
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/07/Joanne-Kanas-AAOPCorporate director of orthotics and prosthetics, JoAnne Kanas, has been elected to lead American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists.
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Pediatric Care
History of Shriners Children's Texas
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Texas/About-Us/Our-HistoryShriners Children's Texas history dates back to the 1920s.
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Pediatric Care
Fracture, Sports Injury and Other Specialty Clinics
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Philadelphia/Our-Care/Specialty-ClinicsThe walk-in fracture clinic and other specialty clinics at Shriners Children’s Philadelphia are designed with convenience in mind for busy families and children.
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