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Condition
Transverse Myelitis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Transverse-MyelitisTransverse myelitis (TM) is a neurological disorder caused by inflammation of the spinal cord that affects mostly children. Doctors and therapists at Shriners Children’s provide prompt, family-centered care to fit your child’s needs.
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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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Condition
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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News
Camp Winning Hands Provides Place for Kids and Teens to Reach for the Stars
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/08/Camp-Winning-HandsCamp Winning Hands provides a safe camping experience where kids can focus on being at camp, doing typical camp activities, without having to worry about explaining their hand differences.
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Shriners Children’s Camps: All About Giving Kids Opportunities
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/10/Shriners-Childrens-CampsShriners Children’s wrapped up another season of camps designed to give patients the opportunity for extraordinary experiences and, most importantly, to just let kids be kids.
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Pumpkin Carving Safety Tips
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/10/Pumpkin-Carving-Safety-TipsUse caution this Halloween and take steps to prevent hand injuries when pumpkin carving by observing the following safety tips.
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Medical Staff Presentations Strengthen and Advance Care for Patients
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/10/Medical-staff-presentations-strengthen-and-advance-care-for-patientsShriners Hospitals for Children — Northern California’s Assistant Chief of Orthopaedics Jon Davids, M.D., and orthopaedic surgeon Vedant Kulkarni, M.D., will present at the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Development Medicine (AACPDM) meeting.
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Overtraining in the Pediatric Athlete
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/04/Overtraining-in-the-Pediatric-AthleteOvertraining can often lead to chronic injuries due to the repetitive stress put on the bones and joints without sufficient time for recovery.
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Spotlight on Director of the Therapeutic Services Lori Turgeon
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/08/Lori-Turgeon-SpotlightThe director of the therapeutic services reflects on her career at Shriners Children's Boston.
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COVID-19 Makes Hand-Washing Cool Again
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/04/COVID-19-makes-hand-washing-cool-againAn important refresher course on everyone’s favorite topic – hand hygiene!