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Purpura Fulminans
Purpura fulminans is a rare, serious blood clot condition which appears as a purple rash or patch on the skin, usually following an illness like chicken pox or strep throat. This is an emergency which may need surgery.
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Tethered Cord | Shriners Children's
The spinal cord normally floats freely inside the spinal canal. A tethered spinal cord is pulled down, stuck or fixed to the spinal canal. Common in children with spina bifida, surgery is the usual treatment to “untether” the spinal cord.
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Intoeing
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/IntoeingIntoeing is a common orthopedic condition that children typically grow out of without treatment. If you have concerns about how your child walks, orthopedists at Shriners Children's can determine if treatment is needed.
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Toe-Walking
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Toe-WalkingToe-walking is when a child walks on the balls of his or her feet. It is common in toddlers, and typically children outgrow it. Shriners Children’s is here to help evaluate your toe-walker, and decide if it is time to take a closer look.
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Dermatomyositis
Dermatomyositis is a rare autoimmune disorder that inflames healthy muscle tissue, causing weakness. Treatment at Shriners Children's may include physical therapy, speech therapy, medication or surgery.
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Ganglion Cyst
A ganglion cyst is a fluid-filled sac that often grows on the hand or wrist. Symptoms include numbness, tingling or decreased range of motion. Surgery is only recommended when the condition causes pain.
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Walking (Gait) Abnormalities
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Walking-Gait-AbnormalitiesShriners Hospitals for Children is a pioneer in motion analysis technology and was among the first to establish gait centers in the nation.
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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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Arthrogryposis Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/ArthrogryposisShriners Children's physicians have vast experience treating arthrogryposis, a rare muscle disorders that causes stiff joints and abnormal muscle development.
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Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Legg-Calve-PerthesShriners Children's offers a comprehensive hip program that ensures your child receives wrap-around specialty care for their growing bones and joints.