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Hypotonia Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/HypotoniaShriners Children's offers compassionate, innovative care that improves the quality of life for children with hypotonia.
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Chest Wall Deformity
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Chest-Wall-DeformityThe team of specialists at Shriners Children’s treats chest wall deformities of all degrees. All treatment decisions are guided by internationally recognized pediatric surgeons who consider minimally invasive options for each patient.
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Cervical Instability
Cervical instability can be present at birth or caused by trauma and occurs when the neck is unable to support the head and is painful to move. Shriners Children’s orthopedic team can assist with a number of treatment therapies.
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Spinal Muscular Atrophy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Spinal-Muscular-AtrophySpinal muscular atrophy attacks nerve cells, called motor neurons, in the spinal cord. At Shriners Children's, we offer treatments including physical therapy, respiratory treatment and surgery.
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Penile Skin Bridges
Penile skin bridges can occur after a circumcision. These form when the skin on the shaft attaches to the head of the penis during the healing process. Penile skin bridges require surgery to correct.
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Skin Infections and Injuries
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Skin-infections-and-InjuriesShriners Children’s brings hope with advanced treatment after a skin infection or skin injury. Specialists with expertise in pediatric burn care and plastic surgery treat a variety of skin infections and injuries not caused by a burn.
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Klippel-Feil Syndrome
Klippel-Feil syndrome occurs when bones in the neck abnormally fuse together before birth. Signs include a short neck, a low hairline at the back of the head or limited ability to turn the neck.
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Patient Story
Shriners Children's Texas Inspires Jesus To Go the Extra Mile
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/04/Jesus-StoryJesus has overcome a number of obstacles along the way, discovering that achievement is possible with optimism and determination.
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Patient Story
Allie's Halo Journey
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/12/AllieAllie's halo traction and growing rod surgery provides her the ability to grow while receiving care for her severe infantile scoliosis.
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Patient Story
Emmett Paves the Way for Other Patients
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/04/Emmett-Paves-the-Way-for-Other-PatientsEmmett's leg lengthening treatment plan included placing a nail on the outside of his femur, instead of the inside. It's a technique offered at only a handful of hospitals. Emmett's case was a first for Shriners Children's St. Louis.
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