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Condition
Contractures
A fixed tightening of muscle, tendons, ligaments, or skin which prevents normal movement of the associated body part. An injury such as a severe burn can cause contracture of the skin.
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Treatment
Halo Traction
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Halo-TractionShriners Children's skilled physicians use halo traction as a first step in correcting severe scoliosis, kyphosis and other spine deformities. The treatment carefully pulls a child's head and spine upward, applying a slow stretch.
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Condition
Diarrhea
Diarrhea is loose and watery stool and is a common problem. Shriners Children’s cares for children with diarrhea that has lasted for weeks or longer to address more serious issues such as inflammatory bowel disease.
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Professional and Continuing Education
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Boston/Professional-EducationProfessional education opportunities at Shriners Children's Boston.
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Pediatric Fellowship Programs
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Philadelphia/FellowshipsShriners Children’s Philadelphia offers subspecialty fellowship training in pediatric upper extremity surgery and complex spine.
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Amenities & Services for Parents and Visitors
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Spokane/Patients-and-Families/Amenities-and-ServicesAmenities and services for patients, parents and visitors of Shriners Children's Spokane
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Neil Reitman Pediatric Burn Institute at Shriners Children's Northern California
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Northern-California/Our-Care/Neil-Reitman-Burn-InstituteChildren with burn injuries of all severities and types referred to the Neil Reitman Pediatric Burn Institute at Shriners Children’s Northern California are provided pioneering care from an internationally recognized team of specialists.
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Our Treatment Approach
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Canada/About-Us/Our-Treatment-ApproachLearn about the innovative and compassionate approach to treatment at Shriners Hospitals for Children Canada
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Amenities & Services for Patients and Families
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Chicago/Patients-and-Families/Amenities-and-ServicesAmenities and services for parents and visitors of Shriners Children's Chicago
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Amenities and Services
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Greenville/Patients-and-Families/Amenities-and-ServicesAmenities and services for patients, parents and visitors of Shriners Children's Greenville
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