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Macrostomia
Macrostomia is a rare condition where a child has a cleft in the cheek next to the mouth. It can affect one or both sides, but more often the right. Surgeons can repair it.
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Skewfoot Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Skew-FootSometimes called "Z" or serpentine foot, Shriners Children's offers care for skewfoot. Skewfoot is an uncommon condition affecting the formation and growth of bones in the foot.
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Vaginal Adhesions
Vaginal or labial adhesions occur when the inner vaginal lips stick together; they may resolve on their own or may require topical medication. Girls may experience no symptoms, or in some cases, irritation and urinary tract infections.
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Hand Anomalies
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Hand-AnomaliesHand anomalies (deformities) may be present at birth or appear later in life after an injury. The physicians at Shriners Children’s are here to collaborate on a care plan as unique as your child and their specific hand disorder.
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Back Injuries
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Back-InjuriesShriners Children's specialists have vast experience treating back injuries that occur while being active or playing sports. We're here to provide the right combination of care and treatment to get your child back to play.
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Tibial Spine Avulsions
A tibial spine avulsion is a sports injury in the knee involving the ACL. When the ACL is overstretched while biking or playing sports, it can create a small fracture in the leg bone (tibia) where it attaches to the knee.
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Spinal Instability
Spinal instability means there is abnormal motion between the bones of the spine, this could be from a disorder/syndrome or trauma that can cause pressure on the spinal cord.
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Armeo Therapy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Armeo-TherapyArmeo Therapy at Shriners Children’s provides patients with lost or restricted motor function in their upper extremities an opportunity to use a unique rehabilitation tool that embraces the whole arm, from shoulder to hand, during therapy.
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Intraoperative Neuromonitoring
Shriners Children's uses neuromonitoring during spinal surgery. This lets our surgeons monitor the nerves and muscles in the lower part of your child’s body during surgery. This helps the spinal surgeons avoid the risk of damage to your child’s nerves.
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Patient Story
Cleft Lip and Palate Care at Shriners Children's Boston is "Exceptional"
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/07/Hunter-Cleft-Lip-and-PalateHunter's craniofacial team was with him through every step.