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Condition
Cleft Hand
Cleft hand, also known as central deficiency or ectrodactyly, forms before birth. Characterized by the absence of one or more fingers, the hand is often V-shaped. Shriners Children's treatment includes occupational therapy and surgery.
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News
Speech Therapy for Cleft Palate: Parent Resource During COVID-19
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/04/Speech-therapy-for-cleft-palate-Parent-resource-during-COVID-19The following handout presentation was created by the speech language pathologists of Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago's cleft/craniofacial team to explain how the speech and language skills of a child may be addressed in the home.
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Podcast
Hand Conditions & Brachial Plexus
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/06/Hand-Conditions-and-Brachial-PlexusPodcast with Felicity Fishman, M.D., on treatment for hand conditions and brachial plexus in children.
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Outpatient Clinic
Shriners Children's Tijuana Clinic
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Mexico/Clinics/Tijuana-ClinicThe Shriners Children's Tijuana Clinic is convenient for those who live in Baja California, Mexico.
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Podcast
Evan and Terilyns Cleft Journey
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/05/Evan-and-Terilyns-Cleft-JourneyA mother shares her powerful story of two children with cleft lip and palate, alongside the children's doctor.
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Podcast
Weve Got the Upper Hand
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2019/07/Weve-Got-the-Upper-HandPodcast with Dr. Krister Freese about conditions that affect a child's upper extremity and the different services provided at Shriners Children's Portland.
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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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Extension Clinic
Shriners Children's Fairbanks Clinic
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Spokane/Clinics/Fairbanks-ClinicThe Shriners Children's Fairbanks Clinic is convenient for those who live in Alaska.
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Patient Story
Shriners Children’s Cleft Lip and Palate Care Inspires Confidence
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/02/Peytons-StoryWhen Peyton was born with a cleft lip and cleft palate, his parents were unaware of his condition and shocked to learn about it.
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Patient Story
Hand Difference Does Not Define London
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/02/Londons-HandFollow London's journey after having her hand amputated due to lymphatic malformation.