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Patient Story
Rare Conditions, Extraordinary Courage: Dominic’s Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/04/Dominic-Osteogenesis-Imperfecta-CareDominic’s journey at Shriners Children’s Northern California spans over a decade of specialized care, beginning with a rare diagnosis of osteogenesis imperfecta and Brucks syndrome.
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Patient Story
From Orthotics to Athletics: How Shriners Children’s Helps Zane Chase His Dreams
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/11/Zane-Limb-Difference-CareBorn with a limb difference affecting both legs and one arm, Zane is breaking barriers (and orthotics) as he plays every sport he loves.
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Condition
Plagiocephaly
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/PlagiocephalyPlagiocephaly (flat head syndrome) is a lasting flat spot on an infant's head where bones may not be correctly fusing together. Shriners Children's can diagnose and treat with cranial molding helmets, bands, or surgery.
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Condition
Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Toxic-Epidermal-NecrolysisToxic epidermal necrolysis (TENS) is a severe form of Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
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Provider
Alexander L. Van Speybroeck, MD
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/V/Alexander-L-Van-Speybroeck-MD-50666Alexander L. Van Speybroeck, MD specializes in Pediatrics.
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News
Camp Winning Hands: Empowering Kids, Building Community
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/10/Camp-Winning-HandsShriners Children’s Northern California proudly partners with UC San Francisco Benioff Children’s Hospital to organize this unique summer camp designed for children with congenital hand and upper limb differences.
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Condition
Cleft Palate
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Cleft-PalateA cleft palate occurs when tissues that form the roof of the mouth don’t join together before birth. Shriners Children’s team care repairs and restores each child physically and psychologically.
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Condition
Limb Length Discrepancy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Limb-Length-DiscrepancyShriners Children's limb length discrepancy specialists provide high-quality care designed to assist children who have a difference in the length of their arms or legs become as independent as possible.
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Condition
Syndactyly Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/SyndactylyHaving syndactyly, also known as webbed fingers or toes, isn't rare. But the way award-winning physicians at Shriners Children's treat the condition is.
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Condition
Cleft Foot
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Cleft-FootCharacterized by missing toes, a "v-shaped" foot or other visible difference, Shriners Children's orthopedic specialists provide knowledgeable treatment for cleft foot.
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