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Radial Polydactyly
Radial polydactyly, also called “thumb duplication” or “split thumb”, occurs when a child is born with a second complete or partial thumb on the side of their hand. Extra fingers can be located anywhere on the hand.
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Cloacal Malformation
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Cloacal-MalformationAt Shriners Children's, we provide specialized care for children with a cloacal malformation and other colorectal and gastrointestinal (GI) health problems
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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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How Education Equals Healing
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/10/How-Education-Equals-HealingDuring a patient's physical recovery, another type of healing is also taking place – through education.
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Goldenhar Syndrome
Babies with Goldenhar Syndrome have facial differences including missing or partial ear, cleft lip/palate and small jaw, and a spine curve. Craniofacial surgeons reconstruct face, ear and palate. Orthopedic surgeons straighten the spine.
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DiGeorge Syndrome
DiGeorge Syndrome, or 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, is when a small part of chromosome 22 is missing. This results in the poor development of several body systems. Symptoms vary but can include cleft palate.
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Shriners Children’s Lexington Adds Pet Therapy
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/08/Shriners-Childrens-Lexington-Adds-Pet-TherapyShriners Children's Lexington's new therapy dog, Chance, relates to patients he visits in the prosthetics clinic because he also has a limb difference.
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Pet Therapy Provides Comfort and Companionship at Shriners Children’s Boston
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/03/Pet-Therapy-Provides-Comfort-and-CompanionshipAt Shriners Children’s Boston, volunteer dog and handler teams help facilitate the healing process in a unique and powerful way.
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Spinal Muscular Atrophy
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Spinal-Muscular-AtrophySpinal muscular atrophy attacks nerve cells, called motor neurons, in the spinal cord. At Shriners Children's, we offer treatments including physical therapy, respiratory treatment and surgery.
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Cleft Palate
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Cleft-PalateA cleft palate occurs when tissues that form the roof of the mouth don’t join together before birth. Shriners Children’s team care repairs and restores each child physically and psychologically.