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  • Condition

    Ulnar Polydactyly

    Extra fingers can be located anywhere on the hand. Ulnar polydactyly occurs when a child is born with an additional “little finger” located on the pinky finger side of the hand, known as the ulnar side.

    male patient playing with train set
  • Condition

    Fractures

    http://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Fractures

    Shriners Children's provides care for broken bones, including open or compound fractures.

    physician examines fractured male patient leg to determine fracture treatment
  • Condition

    Nail-Patella Syndrome

    Nail-patella syndrome is a rare condition causing irregular growth of the nails, knees, elbows, and pelvis. Symptoms vary in severity, even among members of the same family, and treatment includes bracing or surgery.

    nurse examining male patient
  • Condition

    Diastrophic Dysplasia

    Diastrophic dysplasia, also known as diastrophic dwarfism, is a rare genetic condition that can cause dwarfism, where a child’s legs and arms do not grow and develop to the typical adult length.

    physician speaks with female patient
  • Condition

    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.

    mother and patient talking to physician
  • News

    Staying Ahead of the Curve in Scoliosis Research

    http://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/06/Scoliosis-Research

    Shriners Children’s Philadelphia offers a complete scoliosis care program, from regular screenings to surgery.

    jacob with his xray
  • Condition

    Missing Thumb / Missing Fingers

    Missing thumb / fingers is the most common hand disorder treated at Shriners Children’s. Typically only one hand is affected. Other symptoms may include webbed fingers or a short hand or forearm.

    two female patients doing arts and crafts
  • Condition

    Juvenile Scoliosis

    Juvenile scoliosis is a spine curve affecting children between the ages of 3 and 10.

    mother and daughter outside smiling
  • Condition

    Radial/Radius Deficiency

    Radial deficiency, also known as radial club hand, occurs when a bone in the forearm doesn't form correctly during pregnancy. Shriners Children's physicians can help improve the hand's function and appearance.

    mother holding infant, speaking with physician
  • Condition

    Ulnar/Radial Deficiencies

    Ulnar/radial deficiencies cause a hand to appear bent at an angle, towards either the thumb or little finger. Shriners Children's goal is to improve the hand’s function and appearance.

    physician examines female patient