Our Pediatric Specialty Care
Pediatric Specialty Care at Shriners Children's St. Louis
Conditions and Treatments
Shriners Children's St. Louis is part of an international pediatric health care system of hospitals, clinics, ambulatory surgery centers and global outreach. We provide a full range of programs, services and support, caring for children in a welcoming, warm, reassuring environment.
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Accessory Navicular
An accessory navicular is an extra bone or piece of cartilage in the arch of the foot. Many children born with this condition have no symptoms, while others may feel pain during physical activity. If symptomatic, treatment may be needed.
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Achilles Tendon Ruptures
Achilles tendon injuries may include a rupture, also known as a tear. Early treatment at Shriners Children's for an Achilles tendon tear works best and can help prevent more injury.
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Achondroplasia
Shriners Children's offers comprehensive specialty care for children with dwarfism, including achondroplasia.
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Acromioclavicular Joint Separation
Acromioclavicular joint separation (AC joint separation) is known as a separated shoulder. This frequent injury is a partial or complete separation of the two points of the shoulder. Treatment may include physical therapy or surgery.
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Acute Flaccid Myelitis
Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) is a condition affecting the nerves in the spinal cord, mostly in children. Doctors and therapists at Shriners Children’s provide prompt, family-centered care tailored to your child’s needs.
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Amniotic Band Syndrome
Shriners Children's skilled physicians have vast experience treating amniotic band syndrome, also known as ABS, which starts in the womb when string-like strands entangle a developing baby.
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Amputations
Amputation due to trauma or as part of a treatment program can be a trying time for children and families, both physically and emotionally. At Shriners Children’s, our goal is to improve the function, mobility and independence of each child.
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tears
An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is a common knee injury seen in our sports medicine clinics. Shriners Children's specialists will determine if surgery is needed depending on the severity of the injury.
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Treatment
Anterior Vertebral Body Tethering
Shriners Children's is a leader in this alternative, less invasive treatment to spinal fusion. It provides another option for patients with scoliosis who are still growing and need surgery.
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Aphalangia
Aphalangia is a condition that causes babies to be born without one or more fingers or toes. Shriners Children’s offers several services to treat hand and foot deformities like missing digits.