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Condition
Tennis Elbow Lateral Epicondylitis
Tennis elbow, an overuse injury, is caused by inflammation or microtearing of the tendons that join the forearm muscles outside the elbow. The physicians of Shriners Children’s can diagnose tennis elbow and recommend appropriate treatment.
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Femoral Antiversion
Femoral anteversion is an inward twisting of the thigh bone (femur), which causes a child to have a pigeon-toed appearance and experience frequent trips or falls. Many cases correct themselves as the child grows.
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Werdnig-Hoffmann Disease
Werdnig-Hoffmann disease is a severe form of spinal muscular atrophy. This rare genetic condition causes muscles to weaken, leading to minimal ability to move.
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Ventilator Dependent Tetraplegia
A person with tetraplegia who requires daily use of any type of mechanical ventilation to sustain breathing.
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Provider
Nicole A. Lewis, SLP
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Our-Care-Providers/L/Nicole-A-Lewis-SLP-78140Nicole A. Lewis, SLP specializes in Speech Pathology.
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Tia M. Roush Caldwell, OTR/L
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Our-Care-Providers/R/Tia-M-Roush-Caldwell-OTR-L-85033Tia M. Roush Caldwell, OTR/L specializes in Occupational Therapy.
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News
COVID-19 Restrictions and Recreational Youth Sports
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/01/COVID-19-restrictions-and-recreational-youth-sportsIn California, youth recreational sports are still on pause for much of the state. While guidelines released back in August 2020 allow recreational sports to conduct modified skill-building conditioning and training, full-contact and normal competitive matches are still on hold.
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Shriners Children’s Spokane Shares Tips to Prevent Playground Injuries
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/04/Tips-to-Prevent-Playground-InjuriesPlayground accidents are some of the more common and potentially life-altering childhood injuries.
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'Carleigh Claus' Does it Again
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/12/Carleigh-Claus-does-it-againOur patients, current and former, are always so thoughtful and quick to give back to others; especially for “kids like them,” receiving care at Shriners Healthcare for Children — Florida.
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Ken Kozole and Shauna Larson Retire
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/09/Ken-Kozole-and-Shauna-Larson-retireTwo staff members who have worked for Shriners Hospitals for Children for over 20 years are retiring. Ken Kozole, who started July 29, 1998 and Shauna Larson who started October 2, 2000.
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