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Pseudoachondroplasia
Pseudoachondroplasia is a type of dwarfism resulting in short stature with normal facial features, head size, and intelligence. Shriners Children's closely monitors symptoms and provides surgical care if needed.
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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Duchenne-Muscular-DystrophyAt Shriners Children's, our unique team of specialists provides the highest quality neuromuscular care for your child.
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Maxillary Hyperplasia
Maxillary hyperplasia is a condition where the upper jaw bone's structure is larger or longer than the lower jaw, creating an underbite. Shriners Children's craniofacial surgeons can provide treatment to realign and correct the jaw.
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Mandibular Hypoplasia
Mandibular hypoplasia, or micrognathia is when the lower jaw (mandible) forms too small and teeth don't align. May affect a child's eating, breathing and speech. Shriners Children's craniofacial and ENT surgeons provide treatment.
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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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Acute Flaccid Myelitis
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Acute-Flaccid-MyelitisAcute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) is a condition affecting the nerves in the spinal cord, mostly in children. Doctors and therapists at Shriners Children’s provide prompt, family-centered care tailored to your child’s needs.
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Torticollis
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/TorticollisTorticollis is a muscle condition in the neck that causes a child's head to tilt to one side and the chin to tilt to the other. Shriners Children's physicians typically treat it with physical therapy or, depending on the severity, surgery.
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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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Provider
Mital S. Spatz, DDS
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Our-Care-Providers/S/Mital-S-Spatz-DDS-49747Mital S. Spatz, DDS specializes in Dentistry - General, Pediatric Dentistry.
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Kavitha L. Ranganathan, MD
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Our-Care-Providers/R/Kavitha-L-Ranganathan-MD-83355Kavitha L. Ranganathan, MD specializes in Plastic Surgery.