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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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Periodic Fever Syndrome
Children with periodic fever syndrome typically have recurring fevers combined with a rash, joint pain or swelling, sores in the mouth and abdominal pain. For treatment, rheumatologists may prescribe anti-inflammatory medication.
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Thrower's Shoulder
Thrower's Shoulder is caused by increased load on the rotator cuff tendons surrounding the shoulder joint, which causes pain. Shriners Children's can develop a plan to treat this overuse injury.
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Larsen Syndrome
Larsen syndrome is a rare condition that mostly affects the development of bones. Symptoms vary but commonly include multiple joint dislocations, unusual face structure and a variety of cardiovascular abnormalities.
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Knee Intra-Articular Tumors
At Shriners Children's, we take extra care in diagnosing conditions like intra-articular tumors, which can often look like soft tissue swelling of the joint. Our teams work together to care for your child, whatever the diagnosis.
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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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Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Slipped-Capital-Femoral-EpiphysisShriners Children's offers a comprehensive hip program that ensures your child receives wrap-around specialty care for their growing bones and joints.
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COVID-19 Restrictions and Recreational Youth Sports
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/01/COVID-19-restrictions-and-recreational-youth-sportsIn California, youth recreational sports are still on pause for much of the state. While guidelines released back in August 2020 allow recreational sports to conduct modified skill-building conditioning and training, full-contact and normal competitive matches are still on hold.
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The Building Blocks to Stronger Bones
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/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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Shriners Children's Leads Cutting-edge Arthrogryposis Research
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/11/Arthrogryposis-Research-EventShriners Children's Arthrogryposis Research Group met for its first research event at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Canada.