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Condition
Dermatomyositis
Dermatomyositis is a rare autoimmune disorder that inflames healthy muscle tissue, causing weakness. Treatment at Shriners Children's may include physical therapy, speech therapy, medication or surgery.
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Podcast
Plastic Surgery in Children Cleft Lip and Palate
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/07/Plastic-Surgery-in-Children-Cleft-Lip-and-PalatePodcast with Dr. Corcoran on plastic surgery in children, cleft lip & palate, and what to expect during treatment.
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Service
Pet Therapy
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Pet-TherapyShriners Children’s pet therapy program provides another component to our wrap-around care that our doctors cannot prescribe. Dogs, cats, bunnies and other outgoing animals spread joy to our patients daily.
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Podcast
Sports Medicine for Children
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/05/Sports-Medicine-for-ChildrenDr. Davidson discusses sports injuries and treatments in children.
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Condition
Biliary Disorders
Biliary disorders occur when the tubes between the liver and intestine become blocked, leading to backup of bile and causing pain, yellowing of the skin, infection or other problems. Shriners Children's offers treatment for this condition.
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Condition
Encopresis Care
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/EncopresisEncopresis is a condition caused by constipation that causes impacted stool to collect in the colon and rectum.
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Condition
Turf Toe
Turf toe is a common injury occurring when the ligaments around the big toe joint are sprained. This is the result of forcefully bending the big toe beyond its normal range of motion.
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Patient Story
Patient Springs Back After Spine Surgery
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/07/Patient-springs-back-after-spine-surgeryAs an active gymnast, Madeline underwent a routine physical at practice one day and the examiner discovered a noticeable curve in her spine and an unevenness in her shoulders and hips. After learning of the curve, her family went to the Portland Shriners Hospital for scoliosis treatment.
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Condition
Out Toeing
Out toeing or "duck feet," a common condition in children, can be seen when a child walks and their toes turn away from their body. Treatment is not usually necessary, as a child will likely grow out of it by age 6.
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Condition
Neurogenic Bowel
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Neurogenic-BowelAt Shriners Children's, we provide specialized care for children with neurogenic bowel and other colorectal and gastrointestinal (GI) health problems.