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Condition
Elbow Dislocations
An elbow dislocation occurs when the bones of the forearm traumatically shift out of place, causing pain, swelling and limited range of motion.
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Neurogenic Bowel
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Neurogenic-BowelAt Shriners Children's, we provide specialized care for children with neurogenic bowel and other colorectal and gastrointestinal (GI) health problems.
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Prader-Willi Syndrome
Prader-Willi syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects muscle tone, growth, cognitive behavior and a child’s overall development. It is one of many orthopedic syndromes that are treated at Shriners Children's.
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Second Degree Burn Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Second-Degree-BurnsShriners Children's treats second degree burns or partial thickness burns which destroy the top and middle layers of the skin.
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Hemihypertrophy
Hemihypertrophy (hemihyperplasia) occurs when one side of the body grows larger or longer than the other. Shriners Children's specializes in treating limb length differences and facial asymmetry.
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Podcast
There are no limits to care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/01/No-Hay-Limites-para-CuidarSusy Molano, CMI, explains the different types of support services available to families with limited English proficiency.
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Podcast
Chest Wall Conditions in Female Patients
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2023/04/Chest-WallPediatric surgeon Kimberly Ruscher, M.D., discusses chest wall conditions in female patients.
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Podcast
Multidisciplinary Orthopedic Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/06/Multidisciplinary-Orthopedic-CareMolly Grant, MSN, APN, CPNP, explains the multidisciplinary approach to orthopedic issues in children at Shriners Children's Chicago. Grant is also the mom of a patient.
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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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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.