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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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Meniscus Injury
Meniscus injuries usually occur from sudden movement that causes a tear in the cartilage of the knee joint. Shriners Children’s specializes in both surgical and non-surgical interventions based on the location, size and pattern of the tear.
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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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Idiopathic Constipation
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Idiopathic-ConstipationAt Shriners Children's, we provide specialized care for children with idiopathic constipation and other colorectal and gastrointestinal (GI) health problems.
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Language Disorders
Language disorders in children may appear as saying words incorrectly, or not understanding spoken words. These can occur with conditions affecting the palate. Speech language pathologists provide treatment.
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Hand Anomalies
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Hand-AnomaliesHand anomalies (deformities) may be present at birth or appear later in life after an injury. The physicians at Shriners Children’s are here to collaborate on a care plan as unique as your child and their specific hand disorder.
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Spinal Instability
Spinal instability means there is abnormal motion between the bones of the spine, this could be from a disorder/syndrome or trauma that can cause pressure on the spinal cord.
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Tibial Spine Avulsions
A tibial spine avulsion is a sports injury in the knee involving the ACL. When the ACL is overstretched while biking or playing sports, it can create a small fracture in the leg bone (tibia) where it attaches to the knee.
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Tetraplegia
Tetraplegia, or quadriplegia, is the inability to voluntarily move the upper and lower body due to a spinal cord or brain injury, it affects all four limbs, and in some people, parts of the chest, abdomen and back.
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Open Bite Deformity
In open bite deformity, upper and lower teeth slant outward and don't touch when mouth is closed. Skeletal open bite is caused by bone growth and genetics. May affect speech and eating. Shriners Children’s plastic surgeons can repair.