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Tetraplegia
Tetraplegia, or quadriplegia, is the inability to voluntarily move the upper and lower body due to a spinal cord or brain injury, it affects all four limbs, and in some people, parts of the chest, abdomen and back.
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Acondroplasia Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/AchondroplasiaShriners Children's offers comprehensive specialty care for children with dwarfism, including achondroplasia.
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Apert Syndrome
Apert Syndrome, also known as acrocephalosyndactyly, is a genetic disorder that presents with deformities of the skull, face and limbs. Symptoms include a high forehead, underdeveloped upper jaw and wide-set eyes. Children can also have problems with their vision and teeth. Craniofacial specialists ...
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Amputations
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/AmputationsAmputation due to trauma or as part of a treatment program can be a trying time for children and families, both physically and emotionally. At Shriners Children’s, our goal is to improve the function, mobility and independence of each child.
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Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernias
When the diaphragm fails to close during prenatal development, the contents of the abdomen migrate into the chest, impacting growth and development of the lungs. Shriners Children's offers treatment for congenital diaphragmatic hernias.
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Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Toxic-Epidermal-NecrolysisToxic epidermal necrolysis (TENS) is a severe form of Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
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Scalp Reconstructive Injuries
Shriners Children's offers treatment to improve the appearance of scars. This may include physical and occupational therapy, use of tissue expanders and/or complete surgical revision.
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Growth Plate Injuries
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Growth-Plate-InjuriesGrowth plate injuries affect the developing tissues that define the length and shape of bones in adolescents. Shriners Children’s has the specialized expertise you can count on to know what steps are essential to your child’s recovery.
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Sinding-Larsen-Johansson Syndrome
Sinding-Larsen-Johansson syndrome, also called jumper’s knee, manifests as pain at the bottom of the kneecap. It is caused by swelling and irritation of the growth plate in the knee.
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Fibrous Dysplasia
A bone condition in which abnormal fibrous tissue develops in place of normal bone. As the fibrous tissue grows and expands it can weaken the bone causing it to fracture or become deformed.
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