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Patient Story
Juan Diego is Back in the House
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/11/Juan-DiegoWhether he is working with his therapist, getting ready for surgery or having fun with other patients, Juan Diego can always be seen sporting his signature smile.
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Patient Story
Let's Play Ball
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/08/Lets-Play-BallPatient Charlie gets a custom glove from Wilson Sporting Goods to help him play baseball.
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Hand Anomalies
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Hand-AnomaliesHand anomalies (deformities) may be present at birth or appear later in life after an injury. The physicians at Shriners Children’s are here to collaborate on a care plan as unique as your child and their specific hand disorder.
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Radial Polydactyly
Radial polydactyly, also called “thumb duplication” or “split thumb”, occurs when a child is born with a second complete or partial thumb on the side of their hand. Extra fingers can be located anywhere on the hand.
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Limb Length Discrepancy
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Limb-Length-DiscrepancyShriners Children's limb length discrepancy specialists provide high-quality care designed to assist children who have a difference in the length of their arms or legs become as independent as possible.
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Syndactyly Care
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/SyndactylyHaving syndactyly, also known as webbed fingers or toes, isn't rare. But the way award-winning physicians at Shriners Children's treat the condition is.
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Ulnar/Radial Deficiencies
Ulnar/radial deficiencies cause a hand to appear bent at an angle, towards either the thumb or little finger. Shriners Children's goal is to improve the hand’s function and appearance.
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News
Overtraining in the Pediatric Athlete
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/04/Overtraining-in-the-Pediatric-AthleteOvertraining can often lead to chronic injuries due to the repetitive stress put on the bones and joints without sufficient time for recovery.
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News
A Weekday Convenience
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/08/A-weekday-convenienceAstrid was playing on her bike when she fell off and injured her hand. Her father immediately took her to an emergency room where X-rays were taken, and they were told that it was just a hairline fracture. The staff then proceeded to set her hand and sent the family home, explaining that they should...
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News
Boston Board of Governors Chairman Reflects on a Legacy of Caring for Children
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/05/Boston-Shriner-ReflectionAccording to Dean Whalen, Shriners Children's is special because of its ability to provide wrap-around care that cannot be received anywhere else.
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