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Hemiatrophy
Children born with hemiatrophy have unequal leg lengths due to the absence of one side of the leg. A limb lengthening procedure is the most common treatment for this type of limb difference.
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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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Tennis Elbow Lateral Epicondylitis
Tennis elbow, an overuse injury, is caused by inflammation or microtearing of the tendons that join the forearm muscles outside the elbow. The physicians of Shriners Children’s can diagnose tennis elbow and recommend appropriate treatment.
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Femoral Antiversion
Femoral anteversion is an inward twisting of the thigh bone (femur), which causes a child to have a pigeon-toed appearance and experience frequent trips or falls. Many cases correct themselves as the child grows.
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Werdnig-Hoffmann Disease
Werdnig-Hoffmann disease is a severe form of spinal muscular atrophy. This rare genetic condition causes muscles to weaken, leading to minimal ability to move.
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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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News
A Major Research Project to Advance Regenerative Therapy for Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) Using Transgenic Stem Cells
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/11/Regenerative-Therapy-ResearchAnnouncing a cutting-edge gene and stem cell therapy research program to cure a rare skin blistering disorder.
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Decades of Dedication: Mary Pat Zwack and Mary Fulton Bid Farewell to Shriners Children's
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/Decades-of-DedicationWe celebrate the retirement of nurses Mary Pat Zwack, BSN, RN-BC, CCM, and Mary Fulton, RN, after a combined career of over seven decades.
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'Tis the Season for Giving!
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/11/Tis-the-season-for-givingThe holiday season is quickly approaching, and that means that Giving Tuesday is right around the corner. Internationally recognized as a global generosity movement, Giving Tuesday occurs this year on December 1.
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Hospital Animal Therapy Volunteers Turned Top Fundraisers
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/10/Hospital-animal-therapy-volunteers-turned-top-fundraisersThe annual Walk for LOVE at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Salt Lake City is a tradition for many people who love and support the hospital. When the 2020 Walk went virtual, it caused many to get creative.