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Missing Thumb / Missing Fingers
Missing thumb / fingers is the most common hand disorder treated at Shriners Children’s. Typically only one hand is affected. Other symptoms may include webbed fingers or a short hand or forearm.
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Craniofacial Microsomia
Craniofacial microsomia is when part of a baby's face and or jaw is too small. Shriners Children's specialists treat this and related conditions such as microtia (small ear) and cleft lip and palate.
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Stickler Syndrome
Stickler syndrome, a genetic disorder, involves larger eyes, small nose and chin, cleft palate and joint issues. Craniofacial surgeons repair facial structure and palate. Orthopedic surgeons and rheumatologists treat bone and joints.
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Freeman-Sheldon Syndrome
Freeman-Sheldon syndrome, or "whistling face syndrome", is a rare condition that primarily affects the face, hands, and feet. From craniofacial to orthopedic specialists, Shriners Children's offers care for many symptoms of this condition.
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Electrical Burn Care
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Electrical-BurnsAt Shriners Children's, our team uses advanced diagnostics and innovative treatments to care for electrical burns.
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Ulnar Polydactyly
Extra fingers can be located anywhere on the hand. Ulnar polydactyly occurs when a child is born with an additional “little finger” located on the pinky finger side of the hand, known as the ulnar side.
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Dentofacial Skeletal Deformity
Dentofacial skeletal deformity is a difference in the jaw structure involving the teeth and mouth, and face shape. Can involve a cleft (bones don’t connect). May impact breathing, eating and speech. Craniofacial teams treat all types.
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News
Shriners Hospitals for Children Offers Firework Safety Tips for Parents
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/06/Fourth-of-July-Burn-SafetyShriners Hospitals for Children offers firework safety tips for parents
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Staff Member Reflects on Care at Shriners Children’s Philadelphia
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/06/Philadelphia-Staff-ReflectionTerry Diamond reflects on her time as director of public relations and director of development at Shriners Children's Philadelphia.
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Tips to Keeping Your Family Burn Free this Summer
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/07/Keep-Family-Burn-FreeHave a safe summer with your family and stay burn free.