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Pes Cavus
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Pes-CavusShriners Children's offers a range of treatments and services to prevent foot abnormalities like pes cavus – also known as high-arched foot – from getting in the way of your child's life.
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Atypical Head Shape
A baby's soft skull may have an atypical head shape that is flattened, unevenly flat or cone shaped. Some resolve on their own. Shriners Children's evaluates and treats with molded helmets or headbands and physical therapy.
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Tendon Ruptures
Tendon ruptures are partial or complete tears of the band-like tissue that connects to muscles and bones. Shriners Children's offers a variety of treatment including imaging, splinting, surgery and rehabilitation therapy.
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Patellar Instability
Patellar instability is a condition in the knee where the kneecap is unstable and moves out of place, or dislocates. Shriners Children’s treatment may include physical therapy, immobilization (casting) or surgery.
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Osteogenesis Imperfecta or Brittle Bone Disease
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Osteogenesis-ImperfectaCommonly referred to as brittle bone disease, osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a rare, permanent genetic disorder that prevents the building of strong bones.
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Cerebral Palsy
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Cerebral-PalsyAt Shriners Children's, our team of specialists provides individualized care for your child with cerebral palsy.
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Scheuermann’s Kyphosis Care
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Scheuermanns-KyphosisOnly about 4% to 8% of kids in the United States have Scheuermann's kyphosis, but the physicians at Shriners Children's are skilled at transforming the lives of those who do.
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Acromioclavicular Joint Separation
Acromioclavicular joint separation (AC joint separation) is known as a separated shoulder. This frequent injury is a partial or complete separation of the two points of the shoulder. Treatment may include physical therapy or surgery.
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Video
Supporting Your Child Through Recovery - Distraction Techniques
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2024/03/Distraction-TechniquesRecovery at home takes dedication on the part of patients and parents. Distraction can help families navigate weight bearing, stretching, medical procedures, etc.
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Video
Colbi's Story
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2024/11/Colbis-StoryColbi and his mother, Amanda, traveled to Shriners Children's Philadelphia from Vermont after Colbi was injured in an automobile accident. This is their story.