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News
State of the Science Research Conference Serves as Incubator for Collaboration
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/03/State-of-the-Science-Research-ConferenceResearchers, surgeons and other leaders from across Shriners Children’s gathered in Atlanta for the sixth annual State of the Science conference with a special focus on muscle and bone health.
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Rectal Prolapse
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Rectal-ProlapseShriners Children's provides specialized care for children with rectal prolapse and other colorectal and gastrointestinal (GI) health problems.
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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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Metabolic Bone Disease
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Metabolic-Bone-DiseaseMetabolic bone diseases are generally caused by mineral or Vitamin D, bone mass or bone structure imbalances, and affect bone strength. Shriners Children’s provides treatment for more than 100 common to rare bone diseases.
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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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Rakhi W. Thambi, MD
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/Rakhi-W-Thambi-MD-08407Rakhi W. Thambi, MD specializes in Otolaryngology.
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Craniofacial Microsomia
Craniofacial microsomia is when part of a baby's face and or jaw is too small. Shriners Children's specialists treat this and related conditions such as microtia (small ear) and cleft lip and palate.
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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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Great Bend Couple Recognized for Their Giving to Shriners Children's Philadelphia
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/10/Great-Bend-Couple-Recognized-for-Their-Giving-to-Shriners-Childrens-PhiladelphiaTheron and Dawn Banker were recently acknowledged for their generous giving to Shriners Children’s Philadelphia.
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'Baby Bug' Mobility Invention Allows Child to Move Around
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/12/Baby-Bug-mobility-invention-allows-child-to-move-aroundThe latest invention from the Shriners Hospitals for Children — Salt Lake City wheelchair, seating and mobility department is more than just a way for our youngest patients to learn to get around. It’s also a groundbreaking tool that encourages their overall development.