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Condition
Dentofacial Skeletal Deformity
Dentofacial skeletal deformity is a difference in the jaw structure involving the teeth and mouth, and face shape. Can involve a cleft (bones don’t connect). May impact breathing, eating and speech. Craniofacial teams treat all types.
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Condition
Spondylolysis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/SpondylolysisShriners Children's physicians have vast experience treating spondylolysis, a spine condition that can lead to small stress fractures or cracks in the vertebrae, often after repeated injuries during sports.
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Pediatric Care
Burn Awareness
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Patient-Information/Patient-Services-and-Resources/Burn-AwarenessShriners Hospitals for Children has been a leader in burn care, research and education since the 1960s.
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Patient Story
Enzo Gets Back in the Game
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/08/Enzo-Gets-Back-in-the-GameA Shriners Children's Philadelphia patient is thankful to have received a new device to improve his basketball game and comfort while playing.
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Patient Story
Shriners Children's Helps Jennessa's Real-life Cinderella Prom
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/05/Jennessa-Prom-MiracleJennessa will always remember being voted prom queen, but she’ll also carry happy memories of getting to wear sneakers to prom, something she almost couldn’t do because of a childhood orthopedic condition.
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Patient Story
Once a Pediatric Patient, Now a Disability Rights Advocate
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/08/Breanna-Cerebral-Palsy-CareBreanna’s time at Shriners Children’s Texas gave her the independence and purpose to help others with disabilities.
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Condition
Stickler Syndrome
Stickler syndrome, a genetic disorder, involves larger eyes, small nose and chin, cleft palate and joint issues. Craniofacial surgeons repair facial structure and palate. Orthopedic surgeons and rheumatologists treat bone and joints.
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Patient Story
Paying It Forward: Anna’s Dedication to Giving Back
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/02/Anna-Scoliosis-CareFrom cheerleading to pageantry, Anna has never let scoliosis stand in the way of her dreams.
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Patient Story
A Genetic Discovery of Hope
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/03/Jeffrey-Orthopedic-CareJeffrey is a Shriners Children's Philadelphia patient who shares the same rare genetic condition, SCA29, with his mother, Theresa.
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Patient Story
Judah: Dont Be Scared of My Hands
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/08/Judah-Dont-Be-Scared-of-My-HandsJudah adapts, finding ways to climb on the monkey bars and ride his bike. He was born with a hand difference and is treated at Shriners Children's St. Louis by Dr. Charles Goldfarb.
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