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Marfan Syndrome
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Marfan-SyndromeMarfan syndrome is a rare inherited disorder that affects connective tissue. At Shriners Children's, your child will receive comprehensive care for this condition.
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Patient Story
What’s Next for Ty: A Journey Through Arthrogryposis and Early Treatment
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/04/Ty-Arthrogryposis-CareA mother’s question turned into a story of hope, healing and milestones at Shriners Children’s.
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Pediatric Care
History of Shriners Children's Philadelphia
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Philadelphia/About-Us/Our-HistoryShriners Children's Philadelphia opened June 24, 1926.
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Hemivertebrae (with fused or absent ribs)
Hemivertebrae with fused or absent ribs is a deformity that causes a sharp angle to form in the spine, leading to scoliosis and interfering with development of the rib cage. You can find treatment options at Shriners Children’s.
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Congenital Foot Deformities
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Congenital-Foot-DeformitiesShriners Children’s caring, compassionate physicians and care teams diagnose and treat pediatric congenital foot deformities in children, from newborns to teens and young adults, often without surgery.
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Thoracic Insufficiency Syndrome
Thoracic insufficiency syndrome is a chest wall deformity that interferes with breathing and lung development. Shriners Children’s offers a number of services to treat the syndrome and any spine disorders causing it.
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Ollier Disease
A skeletal disorder characterized by abnormal bone development. While this disease may be present at birth, symptoms such as limb deformities or improper growth may not appear until early childhood.
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Eyelid Ptosis
Eyelid Ptosis, or droopy eyelid is when the upper eyelid is lower than it should be in one or both eyes. If left untreated, it can cause eyesight problems and permanent deformity. Shriners Children’s can help with plastic surgery.
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Kyphosis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/KyphosisShriners Children's physicians have treated thousands of children with kyphosis, an abnormal forward curve of the upper spine, including those with the most challenging cases.
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Congenital Radial Head Dislocation
Congenital radial head dislocation is the most common elbow deformity characterized by limited range of motion and arm bowing. Treatments for this condition vary. Surgery is only recommended when the condition causes pain.
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