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Torticollis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/TorticollisTorticollis is a muscle condition in the neck that causes a child's head to tilt to one side and the chin to tilt to the other. Shriners Children's physicians typically treat it with physical therapy or, depending on the severity, surgery.
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Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) occurs when a small area of bone and/or cartilage from a joint gets damaged. It is commonly found in the knee joint, but can also occur in other joints. Shriners Children’s provides personalized care plans.
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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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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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News
'These Kids Still Need Each Other'
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/08/These-kids-still-need-each-otherRecreation therapist Laura Lewis Hollingshead knew figuring out how to keep a sense of normalcy for her summer camp kids at the Salt Lake City Shriners Hospital could make a big difference.
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Shriners Children’s St. Louis Leads Way in Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/01/Rheumatoid-Arthritis-ResearchStudy shows modified cells automatically release biologic drug in response to inflammation. Shriners Children's Farshid Guilak, Ph.D. leads this revolutionary research.
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Two Children Burned in Ukraine Transported to Shriners Children’s Boston
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/04/Two-Children-Burned-in-Ukraine-Transported-to-Shriners-Childrens-BostonTwo severely burned children from Ukraine have arrived in Boston for highly specialized surgeries and treatment at Shriners Children’s pediatric burn center.
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Seven Summer Safety Tips From Shriners Children's
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/06/Seven-Summer-Safety-Tips-From-Shriners-ChildrensShriners Children's specialist shares advice on summer safety.
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Galveston Artist Robert Peterson "Draws" Shriners Hospitals for Children Staff Together for One Mission
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/09/Galveston-artist-Robert-Peterson-draws-Shriners-Hospitals-for-Children-staff-together-for-onePeterson’s cartoons represent everyone at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Galveston – from nurses and lab technicians to administrative and support staff members.
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Shriners Children’s Patient, Burn Survivor Inspires Donation to Therapy Team
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/12/Patient-inspires-donation-to-therapy-teamThirteen-year-old Courtney sharing her story with a fellow airline passenger leads to a generous gift.