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Scleroderma
Scleroderma is a rare autoimmune disease where normal connective tissues are replaced with dense, thick scar tissue. Treatments such as medication and physical therapy are available at Shriners Children’s.
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Abscesses
An abscess is a collection of pus under the skin, caused by a bacterial infection, which shows up as redness, pain, warmth, and swelling.
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Contact Burns
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Contact-BurnsThe team at Shriners Children’s Boston can care for your child's contact burn using the most innovative burn care treatments available.
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Chemical Burns
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Chemical-BurnsAt Shriners Children’s, our burn care team uses advanced diagnostics and innovative treatments to care for children with chemical burns.
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Supernumary Digits
Supernumerary digits (polydactyly) refers to extra fingers or toes that are present at birth. Typically these extra "digits" contain soft tissue and are easy to remove without restricting basic abilities.
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Elbow Dislocations
An elbow dislocation occurs when the bones of the forearm traumatically shift out of place, causing pain, swelling and limited range of motion.
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Exertional Compartment Syndrome
Exertional compartment syndrome is a muscle and nerve condition resulting in pain in the lower leg. Most often, it occurs in athletes who participate in high impact sports and is relieved with conservative treatment.
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Neurogenic Bowel
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Neurogenic-BowelAt Shriners Children's, we provide specialized care for children with neurogenic bowel and other colorectal and gastrointestinal (GI) health problems.
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Camptodactyly
Camptodactyly occurs when a child has one or more bent fingers. Mild cases don't cause any problems while more severe cases can affect hand function. Typically the best treatment option is therapy.
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Fecal Incontinence Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Fecal-IncontinenceAt Shriners Children's, we provide specialized care for children with fecal incontinence and other colorectal and gastrointestinal (GI) health problems.