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Treatment
Limb Lengthening
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Limb-LengtheningShriners Children's experienced pediatric orthopedic surgeons are known throughout the country and the world for their skill in performing limb lengthening surgeries.
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Podcast
Limb Length Discrepancies
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/07/Limb-Length-DiscrepanciesDr. Jeffrey Ackman explains treatment for limb length discrepancies at Shriners Children's.
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Patient Story
Hello, Ms. Hollywood
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/09/Hello-Ms-HollywoodCamille steps into Shriners Hospitals for Children — St. Louis on the first cooler day leading into fall with her mom, Shantay, in tow. Ms. Hollywood has arrived. The 3-year-old Evansville, Indiana, girl recently underwent the first of what will be three limb-lengthening procedures before she hits h...
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Event
Un-Limb-ited Camps
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Events/2022/Unlimbited-CampsUn-Limb-ited camps are for teen patients of Shriners Children’s living with limb loss or deficiency.
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Condition
Limb Deficiency Care
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Limb-DeficienciesShriners Children's specializes in treating limb deficiencies, which occur when part or all of a child's limb does not completely form during pregnancy or as a result of a major injury.
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Condition
Limb Deformities
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Limb-DeformitiesLimb deformities are curved, short or twisted legs or arms. Our specialists help parents understand when growth and time may heal, and when to use medical treatment.
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Condition
Limb Length Discrepancy
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Limb-Length-DiscrepancyShriners Children's limb length discrepancy specialists provide high-quality care designed to assist children who have a difference in the length of their arms or legs become as independent as possible.
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Patient Story
Chloe's Story
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/02/Chloe17-year-old Chloe returns to Shriners Children's St. Louis, from her home country of St. Lucia, for her second limb lengthening surgery. Her joyful smile matches her bright future.
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Patient Story
Finding Comfort at Shriners Children's St. Louis
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/04/MadisonMadi's journey to finding a home for orthopedic care took seven years, several misdiagnoses and thousands of miles of travel. Now, she's under the care of Eric Gordon, M.D., and his limb lengthening and reconstruction team.
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Specialty
Orthopedics
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/OrthopedicsShriners Children’s provides the full spectrum of pediatric orthopedic care. It's everything from fracture care and casting for broken bones, to surgery and rehabilitation.
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