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Physician Shares Benefits of Outreach Clinics
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/01/Physician-Shares-Benefits-of-Outreach-ClinicsPhysician shares insight to pediatric healthcare benefits of outreach clinics.
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Orthopedic Residents Attend PediOrtho WEST Resident Education Course 2023
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/02/PediOrtho-WEST-2023Medical residents traveled near and far to Shriners Children's for this quality orthopedic education course.
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Biological Rhythm Influences Bone Formation or Removal When Responding to Applied Forces
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/08/Bone-ResearchHave you ever wondered if the time of day you exercise makes a difference? Morning may be best to increase bone mass.
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Extensive Arthrogryposis Research
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/09/Extensive-arthrogryposis-researchMaxim was 13 months old when he and his family took part in a large study on arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC).
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Updates at the Philadelphia Shriners Hospital During the Pandemic
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/11/Updates-at-the-Philadelphia-Shriners-Hospital-during-the-pandemicHealth and safety protocols in place at the Philadelphia Shriners Hospital in response to COVID-19 (coronavirus).
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Hemiatrophy
Children born with hemiatrophy have unequal leg lengths due to the absence of one side of the leg. A limb lengthening procedure is the most common treatment for this type of limb difference.
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Hernia/Hydrocele
A hernia occurs when the contents of the stomach are present in the groin area or scrotum, resulting in a “bulge.” A hydrocele occurs when swelling is detected in the scrotum or groin area due to a collection of fluid.
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Facial Asymmetry
Facial asymmetry is having traits that do not perfectly mirror one another on both sides of a face, which may be caused by a genetic cleft lip and palate condition. Shriners Children's offers correction for cleft lip and palate.
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Nager Syndrome
Nager Syndrome is a rare condition that affects the development of a child’s face, hands, and arms. Children are born with underdeveloped cheek bones, a small lower jaw, and often have a cleft palate.
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Ventilator Dependent Tetraplegia
A person with tetraplegia who requires daily use of any type of mechanical ventilation to sustain breathing.