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Backpack Safety
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Patient-Information/Patient-Services-and-Resources/Backpack-SafetyBackpacks that are too heavy or carried incorrectly can injure muscles or joints and contribute to back pain and other problems.
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Hand Anomalies
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Hand-AnomaliesHand anomalies (deformities) may be present at birth or appear later in life after an injury. The physicians at Shriners Children’s are here to collaborate on a care plan as unique as your child and their specific hand disorder.
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Treatment
Limb Lengthening
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Limb-LengtheningShriners Children's experienced pediatric orthopedic surgeons are known throughout the country and the world for their skill in performing limb lengthening surgeries.
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Arthrogryposis Care
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/ArthrogryposisShriners Children's physicians have vast experience treating arthrogryposis, a rare muscle disorders that causes stiff joints and abnormal muscle development.
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Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease Care
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Legg-Calve-PerthesShriners Children's offers a comprehensive hip program that ensures your child receives wrap-around specialty care for their growing bones and joints.
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Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Juvenile-Idiopathic-ArthritisJuvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a disease of the immune system in children that causes long-lasting joint swelling or stiffness. Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment of JIA at Shriners Children's is key.
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News
Kids Aren't Just Little Adults
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/10/Kids-arent-just-little-adultsKids aren't just little adults, so when kids require medical care, it’s important that they identify providers who specialize in pediatrics. For any medical condition related to your child’s bones, muscles, or joints, you will want to consult an orthopaedist, particularly a pediatric orthopaedist.
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Overtraining in the Pediatric Athlete
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/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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Understanding Hip Dysplasia and Treatment
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/08/Understanding-Hip-Dysplasia-and-TreatmentPediatric hip dysplasia emerges as a complex concern, affecting the ball-and-socket joint of the hip.
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Patient Story
Chloe's Story
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/02/Chloe17-year-old Chloe returns to Shriners Children's St. Louis, from her home country of St. Lucia, for her second limb lengthening surgery. Her joyful smile matches her bright future.
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