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Patient Story
Alecs Osteogenesis Imperfecta Journey
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/11/Alecs-Osteogenesis-Imperfecta-JourneyAlec doesn’t let anything keep him on the sidelines. He was born with osteogenesis imperfecta, or brittle bone disease, a genetic bone disorder characterized by fragile bones that can frequently and easily break.
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Treatment
Primary & Secondary Pull Through for Hirschsprung Disease
To fix intestinal obstruction caused by Hirschsprung's disease, the pull-through surgical procedure removes the diseased section of the intestine and pulls the healthy portion down to the anus.
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Treatment
Orthopedic Surgery
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Orthopedic-SurgeryWith their expertise in treating children from toddlers to teens, the pediatric orthopedic surgeons at Shriners Children’s understand the challenges of planning ahead for growing bones and bodies.
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Condition
Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection typically spread by tick bites. Months to years after a bite, symptoms may include inflammation of joints (arthritis). Shriners Children's treats arthritis caused by Lyme disease.
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Condition
Hirschprung Disease
Shriners Children’s provides comprehensive care for children with Hirschsprung Disease, a birth defect that most commonly affects the colon (large intestine) and causes problems with passing stool.
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Podcast
Bone Density in Children
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2023/05/Bone-Density-in-ChildrenLindsey Nicol, M.D., discusses the importance of bone development in children.
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Condition
Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease Care
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Legg-Calve-PerthesShriners Children's offers a comprehensive hip program that ensures your child receives wrap-around specialty care for their growing bones and joints.
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Condition
Benign Bone Tumors / Bone Growths
Shriners Children's offers care for non-cancerous, benign, bone tumors. Many times, these tumors go away on their own; sometimes, surgery is necessary.
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Condition
Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
Mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) is an autoimmune condition that combines several disorders - lupus, scleroderma and polymyositis. A combination of medicines can help effectively manage symptoms of MCTD.
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Outpatient Clinic
Pediatric Specialty Care in Erie
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Locations/EriePediatric specialty care for children throughout Pennsylvania and beyond
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