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Tarsal Coalition
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Tarsal-CoalitionAt Shriners Children's, world-class orthopedic care helps patients with tarsal coalition walk, run and play freely.
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Fractures
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/FracturesShriners Children's provides care for broken bones, including open or compound fractures.
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Tracheoesophageal Fistula
Shriners Children's offers treatment for tracheoesophageal fistula, which is an abnormal connection in one or more places between the esophagus and the trachea.
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Patella-Femoral Instability
Patellar-femoral instability occurs when the kneecap gets dislocated from the joint. Non-operative care plans are often recommended, such as bracing and physical therapy. Shriners Children’s provides both expertise and wrap-around care.
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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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Urinary Tract Issues
Here at Shriners Children's, we treat urinary tract issues associated with a neurologic condition such as spina bifida or cerebral palsy. This includes bladder storage and emptying, which can lead to an increase in urinary tract infections.
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Frostbite
Frostbite can occur when skin is exposed to extreme cold temperatures. Prolonged exposure can result in serious injury. Shriners Children’s utilizes burn care treatments that are effective in treating frostbite.
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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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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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Body Contouring After Massive Weight Loss
This surgical procedure treatment, which is offered at Shriners Children's, is performed after major weight loss to remove excess sagging skin and fat while improving the shape of the underlying support tissue.