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Cleft Hand
Cleft hand, also known as central deficiency or ectrodactyly, forms before birth. Characterized by the absence of one or more fingers, the hand is often V-shaped. Shriners Children's treatment includes occupational therapy and surgery.
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Spinal Muscular Atrophy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Spinal-Muscular-AtrophySpinal muscular atrophy attacks nerve cells, called motor neurons, in the spinal cord. At Shriners Children's, we offer treatments including physical therapy, respiratory treatment and surgery.
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Bunions
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/BunionBunions are the development of large, boney-like bumps where the big toe meets the foot. Shriners Children's treats this condition, which can often times be extremely painful.
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Clinodactyly
Clinodactyly is an abnormally bent or curved finger that may overlap with other fingers. Treatment varies and in most cases, the condition does not cause pain or interfere with other basic hand abilities.
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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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Werdnig-Hoffmann Disease
Werdnig-Hoffmann disease is a severe form of spinal muscular atrophy. This rare genetic condition causes muscles to weaken, leading to minimal ability to move.
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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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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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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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News
Signs of a Pediatric Fracture
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/12/Signs-of-a-Pediatric-FractureThe most common injuries in the winter range from mild sprains to significant fractures that require surgery.
