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Condition
Cleft Hand
Cleft hand, also known as central deficiency or ectrodactyly, forms before birth. Characterized by the absence of one or more fingers, the hand is often V-shaped. Shriners Children's treatment includes occupational therapy and surgery.
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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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Podcast
Nutrition Advice for Healing and Health
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2022/01/Nutrition-Advice-for-Healing-and-HealthClinical dietitian on proper nutrition to help children prepare for surgery, heal and be healthy.
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School Nurse Resources
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Providers-and-Research/For-Health-Professionals/School-Nurse-ResourcesOur partnership with the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) is a natural extension of our mission and 100-year history of providing compassionate, innovative care.
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Patient Story
Shriners Children's Gives Emma the Confidence to Be Amazing
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/03/Emma-PANDespite her difficult start in life, Emma has ventured to the top.
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Podcast
Head Shape and Ear Differences in Babies
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/05/Head-Shape-and-Ear-Differences-in-BabiesPodcast about non-surgical treatment of ears and head shape (plagiocephaly) differences in babies.
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Treatment
Reconstructive Surgery
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Reconstructive-SurgeryShriners Children’s provides innovative, personalized care for children with reconstructive needs.
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Patient Story
Hearing His Mother’s Voice at Last
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/09/Josuad-Craniofacial-CareFor the first time in his life, 2-year-old Josuad can hear the world around him
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Service
Psychiatry and Psychological Services
Our psychologists at Shriners Children's specialize in evaluating and providing support to children and their families who are adjusting to a new diagnosis or having difficulty in their everyday lives due to trauma.
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News
Inpatient Nurse Manager Enjoys Supporting the Team Providing World-Class Burn, Craniofacial Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2025/05/Robert-Larsen-Nurses-WeekAs inpatient nursing manager at Shriners Children’s Ohio, Robert Larsen’s role is focused on caring for caregivers.
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