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Diastrophic Dysplasia
Diastrophic dysplasia, also known as diastrophic dwarfism, is a rare genetic condition that can cause dwarfism, where a child’s legs and arms do not grow and develop to the typical adult length.
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Shriners Children’s Philadelphia: Providing the Highest Level Technology in Diagnostic Imaging
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/11/Providing-highest-level-technology-in-diagnostic-imagingMore about diagnostic imaging at Shriners Children's Philadelphia
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The Building Blocks to Stronger Bones
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/10/The-building-blocks-to-stronger-bonesGrowing bones require more than just a glass of milk to remain up to the task of supporting kids as they run, jump and play. While childhood is the ideal time to build up that bone bank, adults also can adjust their lifestyles for better bone health. Here are three habits the whole family can follow...
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Ken Kozole and Shauna Larson Retire
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/09/Ken-Kozole-and-Shauna-Larson-retireTwo staff members who have worked for Shriners Hospitals for Children for over 20 years are retiring. Ken Kozole, who started July 29, 1998 and Shauna Larson who started October 2, 2000.
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Shriners Children’s Earns a Four-Star Rating From Charity Navigator
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/11/Charity-Navigator-Four-Star-RatingShriners Children’s has earned a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator, designating the healthcare system as an official “Give with Confidence” charity.
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Abnormal Posture
Abnormal posture is a condition associated with spine disorders like kyphosis, which causes the spine to curve into a "hunchback" position.
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Shriners Children's Hosts 2024 Spina Bifida Clinical Care Meeting at Northern California Hospital
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/06/Spina-Bifida-Conference-2024Shriners Children’s welcomed healthcare professionals and clinicians from all over the United States and Canada during the Spina Bifida Association’s annual Spina Bifida Clinical Care Meeting held in Sacramento.
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State of the Science Research Conference Serves as Incubator for Collaboration
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/03/State-of-the-Science-Research-ConferenceResearchers, surgeons and other leaders from across Shriners Children’s gathered in Atlanta for the sixth annual State of the Science conference with a special focus on muscle and bone health.
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Rickets
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/RicketsRickets is a softening and weakening of bones in children, often caused by a vitamin D deficiency, but rickets can also have genetic causes. Shriners Children's doctors are experienced in diagnosing and treating rickets in its various forms.
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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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