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Spasticity
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/SpasticitySpasticity is abnormal muscle stiffness, making it difficult for a child to perform coordinated movements. Doctors and therapists at Shriners Children’s provide prompt, family-centered care tailored to your child’s needs.
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Scoliosis Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/ScoliosisScoliosis is a condition where the spine is curved sideways. With advanced treatments and world-class expertise, Shriners Children's cares for more than 10,000 children with scoliosis each year
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Torticollis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/TorticollisTorticollis is a muscle condition in the neck that causes a child's head to tilt to one side and the chin to tilt to the other. Shriners Children's physicians typically treat it with physical therapy or, depending on the severity, surgery.
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Congenital Foot Deformities
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Congenital-Foot-DeformitiesShriners Children’s caring, compassionate physicians and care teams diagnose and treat pediatric congenital foot deformities in children, from newborns to teens and young adults, often without surgery.
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Discoid Meniscus
Discoid meniscus is an abnormally shaped meniscus, the cushion-like tissue between the bones in the knee. Locking or popping are common and injury often occurs when twisted. Our team can help with assessment, surgery and physical therapy.
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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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Podcast
About Shriners Children's Chicago
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2020/07/Spanish-About-Shriners-Childrens-ChicagoPodcast in Spanish about the care and services at Shriners Children's Chicago
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Podcast
Sleep and Children Pediatric Neurologist Answers
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2024/11/Sleep-and-Children-Pediatric-Neurologist-AnswersThuan Dang, M.D., MPH, pediatric neurologist, discusses children and sleep, and pediatric sleep medical care at Shriners Children's Chicago for current patients.
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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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Pressure Injuries
A pressure injury is damaged skin typically over a bony area or medical device. People with decreased sensation or who can’t reposition themselves are at greater risk. We treat with dressings, negative pressure therapy and surgery.