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Condition
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.
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Condition
Split Earlobe
Split earlobe is a traumatic injury where the skin on the ear is separated. Shriners Children's plastic surgeons can treat with reconstructive surgery.
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Service
Dental Radiology
Shriners Children's offers dental radiology which uses painless X-ray machines such as pan ceph and CBCT, to show surgeons 3D views of a child's jaw bone, teeth and other facial structures. This helps with evaluation and treatment planning.
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Patient Story
Going the Distance
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/10/Going-the-distanceNarshare and her son Kareem are a long way from home. The two are adapting to life in the United States while Kareem undergoes treatment for Blount’s disease, a problem with the growth plates around the knees that causes severe bowing of the lower legs.
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Provider
Kavitha L. Ranganathan, MD
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Our-Care-Providers/R/Kavitha-L-Ranganathan-MD-83355Kavitha L. Ranganathan, MD specializes in Plastic Surgery.
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News
The Transformative Power of Laser Treatment for Scars
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/09/Power-of-Laser-Treatment-for-Burn-ScarsThe world-renowned burn teams at Shriners Children’s are increasing and expanding the use of transformative technology to bring relief and comfort to young burn survivors.
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Ambulatory Surgery Center
Pediatric Specialty Care in Southern California
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Locations/Southern-CaliforniaPediatric specialty care for children throughout California and beyond
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Condition
Microgenia/Macrogenia
Microgenia or Macrogenia are a small (micro) or enlarged (macro) chin. Chin asymmetry can occur by itself or when the upper and lower jaws are not aligned. Shriners Children’s plastic surgeons perform chin and jaw surgery.
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News
Care Inspires Patient's Sister to Pursue Medicine
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/02/Care-inspires-patients-sister-to-pursue-medicineLauren is an aspiring doctor studying pre-med at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Her interest in medicine developed at a young age, when Lauren accompanied her sister on appointments to the Boston Shriners Hospital.
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Podcast
Speech Therapy
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/05/Speech-TherapySpeech pathologists from Shriners Children's Chicago discuss why children need speech therapy and what to expect.
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