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    Shriners Children’s Boston Child Life Team Supports Patients and Families Every Step of the Way

    https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/03/Celebrating-Child-Life-Month

    At Shriners Children’s Boston, child life specialists become an integral part of a patient’s care team from their initial hospitalization until they age out of care.

    three child life staff members
  • News

    Shriners Children’s Northern California Celebrates 500 Little Wishes Granted

    https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/03/Little-Wishes

    Shriners Children’s Northern California partners with Little Wishes to give patients a little bit of magic during their stay.

    patients in wheelchairs and staff celebrating in hallway with pom poms
  • Condition

    Tarsal Coalition

    https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Tarsal-Coalition

    At Shriners Children's, world-class orthopedic care helps patients with tarsal coalition walk, run and play freely.

    Doctora sosteniendo pierna de paciente de short color blanco y blusa color rosa
  • Condition

    Hamstring Ruptures

    Hamstring ruptures are usually caused by overload during sports activities. Shriners Children's offers a variety of treatments including surgery and physical therapy.

    female patient on crutches
  • Condition

    Medial Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries

    UCL tears are common sports injuries of the elbow caused by stress or overuse, particularly for overhead arm use, such as adolescent baseball pitchers. UCL injuries can cause pain, instability, or looseness in the elbow.

    patient and therapist working on patient arm
  • Condition

    Patella-Femoral Instability

    Patellar-femoral instability occurs when the kneecap gets dislocated from the joint. Non-operative care plans are often recommended, such as bracing and physical therapy. Shriners Children’s provides both expertise and wrap-around care.

    physical therapist works with patient on treadmill
  • Condition

    Stickler Syndrome

    Stickler syndrome, a genetic disorder, involves larger eyes, small nose and chin, cleft palate and joint issues. Craniofacial surgeons repair facial structure and palate. Orthopedic surgeons and rheumatologists treat bone and joints.

    patient, mom and physician looking at X-ray
  • 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.

    patient drawing
  • Condition

    Diastrophic Dysplasia

    Diastrophic dysplasia, also known as diastrophic dwarfism, is a rare genetic condition that can cause dwarfism, where a child’s legs and arms do not grow and develop to the typical adult length.

    physician speaks with female patient
  • Condition

    Frostbite

    Frostbite can occur when skin is exposed to extreme cold temperatures. Prolonged exposure can result in serious injury. Shriners Children’s utilizes burn care treatments that are effective in treating frostbite.

    female patient smiling