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Condition
Atlanto-axial Instability
Atlantoaxial instability is an abnormal, excessive movement of the joint at the base of the skull at the top of the neck - or cervical part of the spine.
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Condition
Medial Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries
UCL tears are common sports injuries of the elbow caused by stress or overuse, particularly for overhead arm use, such as adolescent baseball pitchers. UCL injuries can cause pain, instability, or looseness in the elbow.
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Condition
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) affects the connective tissues, causing joints to become lax or unstable and abnormal skin elasticity. There are varying types. Shriners Children’s works to manage symptoms and improve overall quality of life.
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Condition
Diastrophic Dysplasia
Diastrophic dysplasia, also known as diastrophic dwarfism, is a rare genetic condition that can cause dwarfism, where a child’s legs and arms do not grow and develop to the typical adult length.
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Video
Juan Diego Positive Message
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2021/11/Juan-Diego-Positive-MessageShriners Children's Boston patient ambassador Juan Diego shared a message of hope and strength at the height of the pandemic.
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Patient Story
Dustin Loves a Challenge
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/02/Dustin-Orthopedic-CareShriners Children's St. Louis patient, a double amputee, mentors young boys to lean into their own resiliency.
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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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Patient Story
Gabriel’s Story: Mother of Baby Treated for Scald Burns Shares Message of Hope
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/05/Message-of-HopeAfter being burned in scalding bath water, 4-month-old Gabriel received transformative burn care at Shriners Children's Boston.
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Patient Story
Shriners Children's Boston Patient Camden Dresses as his Favorite Clinician
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/01/Camden-StoryCamden is receiving specialized burn care at Shriners Children's Boston.
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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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