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Condition
Hemifacial Microsomia
Hemifacial microsomia is a condition where a child is born with one side of their face underdeveloped, usually the ears, jaw and mouth; and possibly the eyes, cheeks and neck. Surgical treatments are available at Shriners Children's.
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Podcast
Plastic Surgery Craniofacial Microsomia Research
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/07/Plastic-Surgery-Craniofacial-Microsomia-ResearchPodcast with Dr. Chad Purnell on Craniofacial Microsomia and his joint Shriners Children’s/Georgia Tech research grant.
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Specialty
Craniofacial Care
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/CraniofacialShriners Children’s teams of specialists treat the physical, social, emotional and developmental challenges of craniofacial conditions like cleft palate to help children live full, healthy lives.
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Hospital
Pediatric Specialty Care in Chicago
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Locations/ChicagoPediatric specialty care for children throughout Illinois and beyond
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Hospital
Pediatric Specialty Care in Philadelphia
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Locations/PhiladelphiaPediatric specialty care for children throughout Pennsylvania and beyond
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Outpatient Clinic
Pediatric Specialty Care in Shreveport
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Locations/ShreveportPediatric specialty care for children throughout Louisiana and beyond
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Hospital
Pediatric Specialty Care in Canada
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Locations/CanadaPediatric specialty care for children throughout Montreal and beyond
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Service
Speech Therapy
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Speech-TherapyThe speech therapy services available to patients at Shriners Children’s benefit children from birth through adolescence who have difficulties with communication and swallowing.
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Service
Psychiatry and Psychological Services
Our psychologists at Shriners Children's specialize in evaluating and providing support to children and their families who are adjusting to a new diagnosis or having difficulty in their everyday lives due to trauma.
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Service
Virtual Surgical Planning
Shriners Children's craniofacial surgery team may use virtual surgical planning (VSP) before a child's surgery. VSP creates a model of the child's jaw, teeth or face, helping our team plan exact details for the surgery.