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Growth Plate Injuries
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Growth-Plate-InjuriesGrowth plate injuries affect the developing tissues that define the length and shape of bones in adolescents. Shriners Children’s has the specialized expertise you can count on to know what steps are essential to your child’s recovery.
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Proximal Femoral Focal Deficiency
Proximal femoral focal deficiency is a malformation in the hip joint and upper part of the femur (thigh bone). This malformation results in a difference in leg length and may cause gait abnormalities.
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Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernias
When the diaphragm fails to close during prenatal development, the contents of the abdomen migrate into the chest, impacting growth and development of the lungs. Shriners Children's offers treatment for congenital diaphragmatic hernias.
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Sinding-Larsen-Johansson Syndrome
Sinding-Larsen-Johansson syndrome, also called jumper’s knee, manifests as pain at the bottom of the kneecap. It is caused by swelling and irritation of the growth plate in the knee.
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Genu Varum
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Genu-Varum"Bowlegs." It's the common name used in place of a medical term — genu varum — for a condition almost all babies are born with. But if your child doesn't outgrown his or her bowlegs, Shriners Children's is there to help.
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Knee Injuries
Active children are susceptible to a number of types of knee injuries that can range from mild to severe. Physicians at Shriners Children's can assess your child's knee pain and develop a treatment plan.
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Knee Pain
Knee pain is common in active children and can range from mild to severe. Specialists at Shriners Children's will assess your child's knee pain to diagnose their condition and develop a customized treatment plan.
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Scalp Reconstructive Injuries
Shriners Children's offers treatment to improve the appearance of scars. This may include physical and occupational therapy, use of tissue expanders and/or complete surgical revision.
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Golfer's Elbow
Golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis) is a condition that causes pain on the inside of the arm due to repetitive wrist and finger movements. This “overuse injury” may create elbow stiffness or weak hands, and is not limited to golfers.
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Apert Syndrome
Apert Syndrome, also known as acrocephalosyndactyly, is a genetic disorder that presents with deformities of the skull, face and limbs. Symptoms include a high forehead, underdeveloped upper jaw and wide-set eyes. Children can also have problems with their vision and teeth. Craniofacial specialists ...