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Atypical Head Shape
A baby's soft skull may have an atypical head shape that is flattened, unevenly flat or cone shaped. Some resolve on their own. Shriners Children's evaluates and treats with molded helmets or headbands and physical therapy.
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Proximal Femoral Focal Deficiency
Proximal femoral focal deficiency is a malformation in the hip joint and upper part of the femur (thigh bone). This malformation results in a difference in leg length and may cause gait abnormalities.
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Thumb Hypoplasia
Shriners Children's treats thumb hypoplasia, also referred to as hypoplastic thumb or thumb deficiency, where the thumb is unusually small and underdeveloped.
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Macromastia
Shriners Children's offers treatment for enlargement of the breast tissue in excess of the normal proportion. This may be caused by glandular hypertrophy, excessive fatty tissue or a combination of both.
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Shriners Children's Spokane Paralympians
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/10/Shriners-Childrens-Spokane-ParalympiansShriners Children's Spokane Patients Shine at Paralympics
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Remote Learning Tips From Our Physical and Occupational Therapists
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/11/Remote-learning-tips-from-our-physical-and-occupational-therapistsWith our increasingly remote lives, it becomes necessary to emphasize ergonomics and proper body positioning while at home, and this is especially true with children.
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Shriners Children’s Spokane Cerebral Palsy Study Assesses Spasticity Treatments
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/03/Cerebral-Palsy-StudyShriners Children’s Spokane, along with Shriners Children’s Salt Lake City and Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare, revealed the results of an in-depth cerebral palsy research study.
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Former Chairman Reflects on Evolution of Shriners Children’s Lexington
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/05/Lexington-Shriner-ReflectionWarren Hopkins didn’t have a crystal ball, but he and his fellow board members could see the vision for the future of Shriners Children's Lexington.
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Turning a Hospital Into Home
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/10/Turning-a-hospital-into-homeNatalie DeBarry was in the midst of her workday as a nurse in the inpatient unit of Shriners Hospitals for Children — St. Louis when she stopped in to see Daniel. That kind of one-on-one attention and holistic care is why the St. Louis Shriners Hospital won the 2020 Press Ganey Guardian of Excellenc...
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JoAnne Kanas Elected President of the AAOP
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/07/Joanne-Kanas-AAOPCorporate director of orthotics and prosthetics, JoAnne Kanas, has been elected to lead American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists.