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Pediatric Care
Fracture, Sports Injury and Other Specialty Clinics
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Philadelphia/Our-Care/Specialty-ClinicsThe walk-in fracture clinic and other specialty clinics at Shriners Children’s Philadelphia are designed with convenience in mind for busy families and children.
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Patient Story
A Promise to the Next Me: Johan’s Path to Healing and Helping
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/06/Johan-Cleft-Lip-and-Palate-CareAs a cleft lip and palate patient at Shriners Children’s Texas for more than a decade, Johan is now nearing the end of one of the most significant phases of his treatment: a procedure known as maxillary distraction osteogenesis.
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Condition
Hypernasality
Hypernasality is too much air escaping into the nose during speech. This could indicate a problem with the child’s palate. Craniofacial teams including speech language pathologists can evaluate.
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Patient Story
Drew's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/01/Drews-StoryDrew's parents took comfort knowing they had access to a team of doctors from different specialties at Shriners Children’s Boston.
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Professional Education
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Chicago/Professional-EducationProfessional education opportunities at Shriners Children's Chicago
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Specialty Clinics
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Portland/Patients-and-Families/Specialty-ClinicsShriners Children's Portland Specialty Clinics, providing customized care and care plans for your child.
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Video
Through Darkness I Shine | Connor's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2020/11/Connors-StoryConnor's path to a healthy, independent life included an unexpected birth, 13 surgeries, and hours of therapies.
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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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Condition
Klippel-Feil Syndrome
Klippel-Feil syndrome occurs when bones in the neck abnormally fuse together before birth. Signs include a short neck, a low hairline at the back of the head or limited ability to turn the neck.
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Condition
Velopharyngeal Dysfunction
In velopharyngeal dysfunction or VPD, an opening or issue with the soft palate allows air to escape in the nose, and speech problems. Shriners Children's treats this craniofacial condition surgically and with speech therapy.
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