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Condition
Proximal Femoral Focal Deficiency
Proximal femoral focal deficiency is a malformation in the hip joint and upper part of the femur (thigh bone). This malformation results in a difference in leg length and may cause gait abnormalities.
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News
Shriners Children’s Spokane Cerebral Palsy Study Assesses Spasticity Treatments
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/03/Cerebral-Palsy-StudyShriners Children’s Spokane, along with Shriners Children’s Salt Lake City and Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare, revealed the results of an in-depth cerebral palsy research study.
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Patient Story
Shriners Children's Helps Jennessa's Real-life Cinderella Prom
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/05/Jennessa-Prom-MiracleJennessa will always remember being voted prom queen, but she’ll also carry happy memories of getting to wear sneakers to prom, something she almost couldn’t do because of a childhood orthopedic condition.
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Summer Tips from Shriners Children's: Grilling, Campfires and Fireworks
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Patient-Information/Patient-Services-and-Resources/Summer-Safety/Grilling-Campfires-and-FireworksSummer is a special time for fun in the sun and creating memories with loved ones, but always keep safety in mind when it comes to campfires, grilling out and fireworks.
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Visiting Us
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Philadelphia/Patients-and-Families/Visiting-UsTo follow COVID-19 safety precautions, visitors are limited to parents & guardians at this time.
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Our Treatment Approach
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Twin-Cities/About-Us/Our-Treatment-ApproachLearn about the innovative and compassionate approach to treatment at Shriners Children's Twin Cities
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Patient Story
Former Burn Patient Feels Scars are Part of What Make Her Beautiful
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/03/Allison-StoryFormer Shriners Children’s patient Allison considers her burn scars the work of the divine.
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Patient Story
Quick Action Leads to Successful Outcome After Alyssa’s Scoliosis Diagnosis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/07/Meet-AlyssaWhen Alyssa went in for a routine scoliosis screening at her school, she never dreamed she would need treatment.
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Patient Story
Juan Pablo Inspires Other Patients to be Strong
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/03/Juan-Pablo-Inspires-Other-PatientsJuan Pablo shares his story to help other burn survivors with their recovery.
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Patient Story
Fibular Hemimelia: Tommy's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/05/Tommy-Fibular-Hemimelia-CHIFibular hemimelia, a rare birth defect, doesn't hold Tommy back thanks to Shriners Children's.
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