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Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Charcot-Marie-Tooth-DiseaseFor children with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT), specialized pediatric care is essential. Shriners Children's makes it easily accessible.
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Syndromic Scoliosis
Syndromic scoliosis is a side-to-side curve of the spine that develops as part of a syndrome. When a child is diagnosed with a condition, there are certain predictable symptoms expected to appear attached to that syndrome.
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Lordosis
Lordosis is the excessive inward curvature of the spine in the lower back. Treatment at Shriners Children's may include physical therapy or bracing. Surgery may be necessary for severe cases.
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Mesenchymal Scoliosis
Mesenchymal scoliosis is a curve of the spine caused by other medical conditions, such as osteogenesis imperfecta, that may weaken or destabilize a child's spine.
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Pseudoachondroplasia
Pseudoachondroplasia is a type of dwarfism resulting in short stature with normal facial features, head size, and intelligence. Shriners Children's closely monitors symptoms and provides surgical care if needed.
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Provider
Marike Zwienenberg, MD
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Our-Care-Providers/Z/Marike-Zwienenberg-MD-14506Marike Zwienenberg, MD specializes in Neurological Surgery.
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Robert H. Cho, MD
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Our-Care-Providers/C/Robert-H-Cho-MD-64126Robert H. Cho, MD specializes in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery.
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Provider
Ted C. Sousa, MD
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Our-Care-Providers/S/Ted-C-Sousa-MD-41161Ted C. Sousa, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery.
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Thoracic Insufficiency Syndrome
Thoracic insufficiency syndrome is a chest wall deformity that interferes with breathing and lung development. Shriners Children’s offers a number of services to treat the syndrome and any spine disorders causing it.
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Spasticity
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/SpasticitySpasticity is abnormal muscle stiffness, making it difficult for a child to perform coordinated movements. Doctors and therapists at Shriners Children’s provide prompt, family-centered care tailored to your child’s needs.