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Provider
Branko Bojovic, MD
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/Branko-Bojovic-MD-74398Branko Bojovic, MD specializes in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
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Condition
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Juvenile-Idiopathic-ArthritisJuvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a disease of the immune system in children that causes long-lasting joint swelling or stiffness. Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment of JIA at Shriners Children's is key.
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Condition
Goldenhar Syndrome
Babies with Goldenhar Syndrome have facial differences including missing or partial ear, cleft lip/palate and small jaw, and a spine curve. Craniofacial surgeons reconstruct face, ear and palate. Orthopedic surgeons straighten the spine.
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Juvenile Scoliosis
Juvenile scoliosis is a spine curve affecting children between the ages of 3 and 10.
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Pierre Robin
Babies born with Pierre Robin sequence have a small lower jaw and tongue set so far back it affects breathing. Usually also have cleft palate. Should be evaluated soon after birth by craniofacial team.
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Accessory Navicular
An accessory navicular is an extra bone or piece of cartilage in the arch of the foot. Many children born with this condition have no symptoms, while others may feel pain during physical activity. If symptomatic, treatment may be needed.
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Contractures
A fixed tightening of muscle, tendons, ligaments, or skin which prevents normal movement of the associated body part. An injury such as a severe burn can cause contracture of the skin.
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Paraplegia
Paraplegia refers to partial or full paralysis (loss of the ability to move) and sensation that occurs in the legs and lower half of the body. Spinal cord injury and conditions that affect neural aspects of the spinal cord cause paraplegia.
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Osteomyelitis
Osteomyelitis is an infection in a bone. It can reach a bone by traveling through the bloodstream or spreading from nearby tissue. Infections can also begin in the bone itself if an injury exposes the bone to germs.
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Nevi/Nevus
Nevi are birthmarks or moles that are usually harmless. They can be brown, black, flesh colored or red/purple. Some are large, itchy, or bleed. Pediatric plastic surgeons at Shriners Children’s can help with all types of birthmarks.