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Pierre Robin
Babies born with Pierre Robin sequence have a small lower jaw and tongue set so far back it affects breathing. Usually also have cleft palate. Should be evaluated soon after birth by craniofacial team.
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Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
Toxic epidermal necrolysis - TEN - is a rare and serious skin condition that causes severe skin peeling and blistering. It’s often triggered by a reaction to medication.
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Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) occurs when a small area of bone and/or cartilage from a joint gets damaged. It is commonly found in the knee joint, but can also occur in other joints. Shriners Children’s provides personalized care plans.
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Meniscus Injury
Meniscus injuries usually occur from sudden movement that causes a tear in the cartilage of the knee joint. Shriners Children’s specializes in both surgical and non-surgical interventions based on the location, size and pattern of the tear.
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Genu Valgum
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Genu-ValgumUnderstanding why your child has knock knees is important. Shriners Children's physicians are here to provide the answers you need and the care you can count on.
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Idiopathic Constipation
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Idiopathic-ConstipationAt Shriners Children's, we provide specialized care for children with idiopathic constipation and other colorectal and gastrointestinal (GI) health problems.
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Goldenhar Syndrome
Babies with Goldenhar Syndrome have facial differences including missing or partial ear, cleft lip/palate and small jaw, and a spine curve. Craniofacial surgeons reconstruct face, ear and palate. Orthopedic surgeons straighten the spine.
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Vertical Talus
Shriners Children's offers casting, stretching and surgery to correct vertical talus, also known as extreme flatfoot or "rocker bottom foot."
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Patient Story
Lisa Marie: From Clubfoot to Speed Skating
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/02/From-Clubfoot-to-Speed-SkatingEleven-year-old Lisa Marie has been speed skating for seven years. She’s already won eight medals in competitions.
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Patient Story
Fun Toys Inspire Future Donations
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/07/Fun-Toys-Inspire-Future-DonationsTwo patients from Shriners Children’s Chicago were so thankful for the care they received that they decided to give back in a unique way.