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Condition
Prader-Willi Syndrome
Prader-Willi syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects muscle tone, growth, cognitive behavior and a child’s overall development. It is one of many orthopedic syndromes that are treated at Shriners Children's.
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Service
Neurology Services
Physicians at Shriners Children's can provide early diagnosis, intervention and treatment for neurological disorders as well as ongoing care for a neurological component of a child's condition.
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Patient Story
The Tools of the Trade
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/09/The-tools-of-the-tradeA tear slid down Ashleigh Bentz’s cheek as she opened the toolbox. A shoe horn. A pipe cutter. Clamps. The tools that helped make Marvin Hohbein the master prosthetist that he was for decades at Shriners Hospitals for Children — St. Louis now were held tenderly in the hands of a former patient who h...
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Patient Story
Patient Springs Back After Spine Surgery
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/07/Patient-springs-back-after-spine-surgeryAs an active gymnast, Madeline underwent a routine physical at practice one day and the examiner discovered a noticeable curve in her spine and an unevenness in her shoulders and hips. After learning of the curve, her family went to the Portland Shriners Hospital for scoliosis treatment.
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Condition
Biliary Disorders
Biliary disorders occur when the tubes between the liver and intestine become blocked, leading to backup of bile and causing pain, yellowing of the skin, infection or other problems. Shriners Children's offers treatment for this condition.
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Dentofacial Skeletal Deformity
Dentofacial skeletal deformity is a difference in the jaw structure involving the teeth and mouth, and face shape. Can involve a cleft (bones don’t connect). May impact breathing, eating and speech. Craniofacial teams treat all types.
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Syndesmotic Injuries
Syndesmotic injuries, also called high ankle sprains, are common sports injuries affecting the ankle and lower leg. The physicians at Shriners Children’s can recommend treatment based on severity of the injury.
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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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Van Der Woude Syndrome
Van der Woude syndrome is a genetic condition that involves cleft lip, cleft palate, missing teeth, and lip pits. Our multidisciplinary teams provide treatment for physical, emotional and social concerns.
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Stones (Kidney Stones and Bladder Stones)
Kidney stones are hard, small salt and mineral deposits that form in the kidney(s). Bladder stones can start as kidney stones, but they can also develop spontaneously due to poor outflow of urine.