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Plagiocephaly

Plagiocephaly (flat head syndrome) is a lasting flat spot on an infant's head where bones may not be correctly fusing together. Shriners Children's can diagnose and treat with cranial molding helmets, bands, or surgery.

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Amputations

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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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Prominent Ears

Protruding ears occur when the folds of ear cartilage develop differently, causing the ear to stick out from the head. Shriners Children's offers non-surgical ear molding in infants and reconstructive surgery for older children.

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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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Spondylolysis

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Shriners Children's physicians have vast experience treating spondylolysis, a spine condition that can lead to small stress fractures or cracks in the vertebrae, often after repeated injuries during sports.

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Metabolic Bone Disease

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Metabolic bone diseases are generally caused by mineral or Vitamin D, bone mass or bone structure imbalances, and affect bone strength. Shriners Children’s provides treatment for more than 100 common to rare bone diseases.

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Cleft Hand

Cleft hand, also known as central deficiency or ectrodactyly, forms before birth. Characterized by the absence of one or more fingers, the hand is often V-shaped. Shriners Children's treatment includes occupational therapy and surgery.

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Microtia

Microtia is a birth difference where one or both ears are small or not properly formed. Shriners Children's plastic surgeons use reconstructive surgery to create an ear. We also offer hearing services including ENT doctors.

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Neuromuscular Scoliosis

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Neuromuscular scoliosis, seen in children who have medical conditions that impair their ability to control the spine-supporting muscles, is the second most common type of scoliosis. Shriners Children's has seen tens of thousands of children with neuromuscular scoliosis.