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Knee Intra-Articular Tumors
At Shriners Children's, we take extra care in diagnosing conditions like intra-articular tumors, which can often look like soft tissue swelling of the joint. Our teams work together to care for your child, whatever the diagnosis.
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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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T.A.R. Syndrome
Shriners Children physicians treat TAR syndrome, a rare disorder present at birth characterized by low levels of platelets in the blood and absence of the bones of the forearms.
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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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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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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.
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Bladder Exstrophy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Bladder-ExstrophyShriners Children's provides specialized care for children with bladder exstrophy and other colorectal and gastrointestinal (GI) health problems.
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Growth Plate Injuries
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Growth-Plate-InjuriesGrowth plate injuries affect the developing tissues that define the length and shape of bones in adolescents. Shriners Children’s has the specialized expertise you can count on to know what steps are essential to your child’s recovery.
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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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Scalp Reconstructive Injuries
Shriners Children's offers treatment to improve the appearance of scars. This may include physical and occupational therapy, use of tissue expanders and/or complete surgical revision.