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Tennis Elbow Lateral Epicondylitis
Tennis elbow, an overuse injury, is caused by inflammation or microtearing of the tendons that join the forearm muscles outside the elbow. The physicians of Shriners Children’s can diagnose tennis elbow and recommend appropriate treatment.
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Cloacal Malformation
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Cloacal-MalformationAt Shriners Children's, we provide specialized care for children with a cloacal malformation and other colorectal and gastrointestinal (GI) health problems
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Clubfoot Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/ClubfootTalipes equinovarus (TEV) is the medical term for "clubfoot," and Shriners Children's physicians are specialists in this common and treatable pediatric orthopedic condition.
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Limb Deformities
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Limb-DeformitiesLimb deformities are curved, short or twisted legs or arms. Our specialists help parents understand when growth and time may heal, and when to use medical treatment.
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VATER/VACTERL Syndrome
VATER/VACTERL syndrome is a congenital disorder with at least three irregularities occurring together. VACTERL stands for Vertebral, Anal, Cardiac, Tracheal, Esophageal, Renal (kidney) and Limb abnormalities.
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Macrodactyly
Shriners Children's offers treatment options for macrodactyly, an uncommon condition in which a baby is born with abnormally large fingers or toes. This is caused by an overgrowth of the underlying soft tissues and bone.
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News
As Families Defer Pediatric Doctor Visits, Scoliosis Diagnoses May be Missed
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/01/As-families-defer-pediatric-doctor-visits-scoliosis-diagnoses-may-be-missedAs a physician, I am concerned about how the reduction in preventative care today will affect the state of our public’s health tomorrow. As an orthopedic spine specialist, I am especially concerned about how the current pandemic will affect preteens who are in the early stages of developing adolesce...
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Interpreter Receives Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Equity Award
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/10/Interpreter-receives-Robert-Wood-Johnson-Foundation-Health-Equity-AwardSusy Molano, certified medical interpreter at the Portland Shriners Hospital, was recently honored with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Award for Health Equity presented by the Asian Pacific Islander Caucus for Public Health.
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Do you know what pollicization is?
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/11/Sabes-qu-es-la-pulgarizacinPollicization is currently one of the procedures performed quite frequently at Shriners Hospital. This procedure consists in converting one of the fingers of the hand into a thumb for patients who are unfortunately born without this finger, or that have lost their thumb due to some type of trauma. T...
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COVID-19 Update: State Transition to 'Phase 3'
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/09/COVID-19-update-State-transition-to-Phase-3On September 11, the state of Louisiana transitioned to ‘Phase 3’ reopening of the state economy. The move eases certain restrictions on businesses throughout the state, and loosens current gathering capacity limitations.