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Contractures
A fixed tightening of muscle, tendons, ligaments, or skin which prevents normal movement of the associated body part. An injury such as a severe burn can cause contracture of the skin.
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Syndactyly Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/SyndactylyHaving syndactyly, also known as webbed fingers or toes, isn't rare. But the way award-winning physicians at Shriners Children's treat the condition is.
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Vertical Talus
Shriners Children's offers casting, stretching and surgery to correct vertical talus, also known as extreme flatfoot or "rocker bottom foot."
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Lupus
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the tissues and organs. At Shriners Children's, lupus is commonly treated with medication.
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Paraplegia
Paraplegia refers to partial or full paralysis (loss of the ability to move) and sensation that occurs in the legs and lower half of the body. Spinal cord injury and conditions that affect neural aspects of the spinal cord cause paraplegia.
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Ulnar/Radial Deficiencies
Ulnar/radial deficiencies cause a hand to appear bent at an angle, towards either the thumb or little finger. Shriners Children's goal is to improve the hand’s function and appearance.
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Meniscus Injury
Meniscus injuries usually occur from sudden movement that causes a tear in the cartilage of the knee joint. Shriners Children’s specializes in both surgical and non-surgical interventions based on the location, size and pattern of the tear.
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Dr. Chuck and the Pod People
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/01/Dr-Chuck-and-the-pod-peopleIt’s a Saturday afternoon and Charles Goldfarb, M.D., is in his basement cracking himself up. Upstairs, his wife, Talia, knows exactly what’s going on: Her husband is editing his podcast again.
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Spotlight on Tarra Curran, Virtual Haunted Walk Co-Chair
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/10/Spotlight-on-Tarra-Curran-Virtual-Haunted-Walk-co-chairTarra Curran, along with her husband, John, is co-chairing the Boston Shriners Hospital’s first ever Virtual Haunted Walk. Scheduled from October 25 to November 2, participants can walk from wherever they want, all while supporting and advancing the hospital mission.
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Shriners Hospital in Salt Lake City Receives Two 2020 Press Ganey Awards
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/09/Shriners-Hospital-in-Salt-Lake-City-receives-two-2020-Press-Ganey-AwardsShriners Hospitals for Children — Salt Lake City is consistently recognized as a top workplace and leader in pediatric orthopaedic care, but the accolade that’s most rewarding is recognition from the patients they have the privilege of serving.
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