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Williams Syndrome
Williams Syndrome is a genetic condition that can result in weak joints or muscles, learning delays and possible heart issues, with a need for ongoing care. Shriners Children’s can develop a plan to treat the related conditions.
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Traumatic Wounds
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Traumatic-WoundsAnimal bites and friction burns, like road rash or treadmill burns, are examples of traumatic wounds we treat at Shriners Children's. When the skin is punctured by a bite or rubbed briskly on a rough surface, a traumatic wound can occur.
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Spirit of Children Provides Fun and Funding
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/01/Spirit-of-Children-provides-fun-and-fundingSpirit Halloween's Spirit of Children program donates to Shriner Children's Twin Cities child life department for the 13th year in a row, totaling over $486,000.
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DEXA Scan Technology Improves Patient Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/05/Prioritizing-the-Best-TechnologyFour Shriners Children’s locations have a DEXA Scan: Portland, Chicago, Montreal and Galveston.
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Chronic Constipation
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Chronic-ConstipationShriners Children's provides specialized care for children with chronic constipation and other colorectal and gastrointestinal (GI) health problems.
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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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Rickets
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/RicketsRickets is a softening and weakening of bones in children, often caused by a vitamin D deficiency, but rickets can also have genetic causes. Shriners Children's doctors are experienced in diagnosing and treating rickets in its various forms.
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Macrodactyly
Shriners Children's offers treatment options for macrodactyly, an uncommon condition in which a baby is born with abnormally large fingers or toes. This is caused by an overgrowth of the underlying soft tissues and bone.
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Femoral Antiversion
Femoral anteversion is an inward twisting of the thigh bone (femur), which causes a child to have a pigeon-toed appearance and experience frequent trips or falls. Many cases correct themselves as the child grows.
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Limb Deformities
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Limb-DeformitiesLimb deformities are curved, short or twisted legs or arms. Our specialists help parents understand when growth and time may heal, and when to use medical treatment.