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    Trauma Scar Deformities

    Shriners Children's offers treatment for traumatic scarring and scar tightening, which may affect patients physically, psychologically and socially.

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    Duplicated Thumb

    Thumb duplication is a form of polydactyly, a congenital condition where a child is born with more than five digits on a hand or foot. Polydactyly may occur in both the hands and feet.

    physician speaking with female patient
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    Exertional Compartment Syndrome

    Exertional compartment syndrome is a muscle and nerve condition resulting in pain in the lower leg. Most often, it occurs in athletes who participate in high impact sports and is relieved with conservative treatment.

    patient with crutches in gym
  • Condition

    Elbow Dislocations

    An elbow dislocation occurs when the bones of the forearm traumatically shift out of place, causing pain, swelling and limited range of motion.

    male patient outside playing football
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    Prader-Willi Syndrome

    Prader-Willi syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects muscle tone, growth, cognitive behavior and a child’s overall development. It is one of many orthopedic syndromes that are treated at Shriners Children's.

    physician holding baby in the air
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    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.

    father and son talking to physician
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    Hemangioma

    A hemangioma is a birthmark on the skin, made up of blood vessels. Some will disappear on their own while other types keep growing. Treated with lasers, surgery or cosmetic makeup. Our plastic surgeons can evaluate and provide treatment.

    female patient smiling
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    Hemivertebrae (with fused or absent ribs)

    Hemivertebrae with fused or absent ribs is a deformity that causes a sharp angle to form in the spine, leading to scoliosis and interfering with development of the rib cage. You can find treatment options at Shriners Children’s.

    patient sitting on mom lap talking to physician
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    Hemihypertrophy

    Hemihypertrophy (hemihyperplasia) occurs when one side of the body grows larger or longer than the other. Shriners Children's specializes in treating limb length differences and facial asymmetry.

    physician reviews X-ray with patient and mother
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    Supernumary Digits

    Supernumerary digits (polydactyly) refers to extra fingers or toes that are present at birth. Typically these extra "digits" contain soft tissue and are easy to remove without restricting basic abilities.

    happy baby with mother and physician