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Crouzon Syndrome
Crouzon syndrome is a rare genetic condition that causes certain skull bones to fuse too early and affects the shape of the child's head and face. Shriners Children's craniofacial specialists offer individualized treatment for this condition.
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Exertional Compartment Syndrome
Exertional compartment syndrome is a muscle and nerve condition resulting in pain in the lower leg. Most often, it occurs in athletes who participate in high impact sports and is relieved with conservative treatment.
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Prader-Willi Syndrome
Prader-Willi syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects muscle tone, growth, cognitive behavior and a child’s overall development. It is one of many orthopedic syndromes that are treated at Shriners Children's.
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Sjogren's Syndrome
Sjogren's syndrome, an autoimmune disorder where white blood cells fight the glands that produce moisture, often accompanies arthritis or lupus. Treatment goals are to decrease inflammation, and prevent pain and long-term damage.
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Thoracic Insufficiency Syndrome
Thoracic insufficiency syndrome is a chest wall deformity that interferes with breathing and lung development. Shriners Children’s offers a number of services to treat the syndrome and any spine disorders causing it.
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Hearing Services
Shriners Children's offers hearing services to help screen and assess problems and possible hearing loss that may be associated with craniofacial and cleft conditions.
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Mobius Syndrome
Moebius syndrome is a rare condition, present at birth, caused by the absence of facial nerves that control certain facial expressions and eye movements.
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Upper Airway Imaging
The upper airway includes the nose, nasal cavity, mouth, throat (pharynx) and voice box (larynx). Upper airway imaging looks for narrowing in these areas, which can be common for children with craniofacial and neuromuscular conditions.
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Freeman-Sheldon Syndrome
Freeman-Sheldon syndrome, or "whistling face syndrome", is a rare condition that primarily affects the face, hands, and feet. From craniofacial to orthopedic specialists, Shriners Children's offers care for many symptoms of this condition.
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Periodic Fever Syndrome
Children with periodic fever syndrome typically have recurring fevers combined with a rash, joint pain or swelling, sores in the mouth and abdominal pain. For treatment, rheumatologists may prescribe anti-inflammatory medication.