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Condition
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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Condition
Neuromuscular Scoliosis
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Neuromuscular-ScoliosisNeuromuscular 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.
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Larsen Syndrome
Larsen syndrome is a rare condition that mostly affects the development of bones. Symptoms vary but commonly include multiple joint dislocations, unusual face structure and a variety of cardiovascular abnormalities.
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Dentofacial Skeletal Deformity
Dentofacial skeletal deformity is a difference in the jaw structure involving the teeth and mouth, and face shape. Can involve a cleft (bones don’t connect). May impact breathing, eating and speech. Craniofacial teams treat all types.
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Patient Story
Shriners Children's Boston Patient Camden Dresses as his Favorite Clinician
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/01/Camden-StoryCamden is receiving specialized burn care at Shriners Children's Boston.
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Patient Story
Gabriel’s Story: Mother of Baby Treated for Scald Burns Shares Message of Hope
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/05/Message-of-HopeAfter being burned in scalding bath water, 4-month-old Gabriel received transformative burn care at Shriners Children's Boston.
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Patient Story
Enzo Gets Back in the Game
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/08/Enzo-Gets-Back-in-the-GameA Shriners Children's Philadelphia patient is thankful to have received a new device to improve his basketball game and comfort while playing.
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Patient Story
A Mother’s Story
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/12/SamanthaKatheryne describes the exceptional care her daughter receives at Shriners Children's Boston.
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Patient Story
Riding Through Adversity: Carlitos’ Story
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/12/Carlitos-Amputation-StoryAfter an unexpected bike accident, Carlitos found healing at Shriners Children's Northern California.
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News
Stepping Towards Solutions: A Toe-walking Study at Shriners Children's
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/11/Toe-Walking-StudyJoin us in a journey towards better mobility for children everywhere.