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Williams Syndrome
Williams Syndrome is a genetic condition that can result in weak joints or muscles, learning delays and possible heart issues, with a need for ongoing care. Shriners Children’s can develop a plan to treat the related conditions.
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Sternoclavicular Joint Instability
Sternoclavicular joint instability, affecting the joint at the collar bone and spine, can result from either high-impact trauma, or can be a part of a larger orthopedic condition which affects bone, muscle and ligament strength.
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Congenital Radial Head Dislocation
Congenital radial head dislocation is the most common elbow deformity characterized by limited range of motion and arm bowing. Treatments for this condition vary. Surgery is only recommended when the condition causes pain.
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Friction Injuries
A friction injury resembles a burn and occurs when skin is harmed by rubbing against a hard surface, causing heat and abrasion. Our burn care teams are skilled at treating these injuries.
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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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Omphalocele & Gastroschisis
Shriners Children's offers treatments for these two rare birth defects that cause a baby to be born with some of their internal organs extending out of the body through a hole in the belly.
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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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Macrodactyly
Shriners Children's offers treatment options for macrodactyly, an uncommon condition in which a baby is born with abnormally large fingers or toes. This is caused by an overgrowth of the underlying soft tissues and bone.
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News
Gathering Together, Virtually
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/10/Gathering-together-virtuallyThe Spokane Shriners Hospital recreational therapy department staff members have adapted by now hosting their weekly Teen Group meetings to a fun new virtual format.