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Patient Story
Shriners Children’s Lexington Patient Is Youngest Player on U.S. Wheelchair Rugby Team
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Paralympic-Stories/2024/Zion-ParalympicsZion is now set to depart for the 2024 Paralympics, where he will compete as the youngest member of the United States wheelchair rugby team.
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Patient Story
Jordan is Flying High
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/04/Jordan-is-Flying-HighHow determination, combined with the right care plan, equals unlimited potential
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Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Charcot-Marie-Tooth-DiseaseFor children with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT), specialized pediatric care is essential. Shriners Children's makes it easily accessible.
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Patellar Instability & Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Tears
MPFL tears can often occur from sporting activities that involve quick pivoting such as basketball, tennis, and football. Shriners Children's provides care for MPFL injuries through bracing, physical therapy, and surgery.
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Duplicated Thumb
Thumb duplication is a form of polydactyly, a congenital condition where a child is born with more than five digits on a hand or foot. Polydactyly may occur in both the hands and feet.
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Spondylolisthesis
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/SpondylolisthesisShriners Children's physicians are skilled and experienced in treating spondylolisthesis, a condition in which a vertebra slips out of place onto the vertebra below.
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Limb Deficiency Care
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Limb-DeficienciesShriners Children's specializes in treating limb deficiencies, which occur when part or all of a child's limb does not completely form during pregnancy or as a result of a major injury.
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Intoeing
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/IntoeingIntoeing is a common orthopedic condition that children typically grow out of without treatment. If you have concerns about how your child walks, orthopedists at Shriners Children's can determine if treatment is needed.
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Van Der Woude Syndrome
Van der Woude syndrome is a genetic condition that involves cleft lip, cleft palate, missing teeth, and lip pits. Our multidisciplinary teams provide treatment for physical, emotional and social concerns.
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Achilles Tendon Ruptures
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Achilles-Tendon-RupturesAchilles 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.