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Articular Cartilage Injuries
Articular cartilage injuries result from trauma or wear and tear to the tissue that acts as a shock absorber in the knee. Pain, swelling and stiffness are common. Shriners Children’s offers both surgical and non-surgical treatment options.
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Stress Fractures
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Stress-FracturesShriners Children's provides care for all types of fractures, including stress fractures, a common sports injury.
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Sternoclavicular Joint Instability
Sternoclavicular joint instability, affecting the joint at the collar bone and spine, can result from either high-impact trauma, or can be a part of a larger orthopedic condition which affects bone, muscle and ligament strength.
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Blepharochalasis
Shriners Children's offers treatment for recurrent episodes of upper eyelid swelling associated with thinning, stretching, and fine wrinkling of the skin.
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Cervical Instability
Cervical instability can be present at birth or caused by trauma and occurs when the neck is unable to support the head and is painful to move. Shriners Children’s orthopedic team can assist with a number of treatment therapies.
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Clinodactyly
Clinodactyly is an abnormally bent or curved finger that may overlap with other fingers. Treatment varies and in most cases, the condition does not cause pain or interfere with other basic hand abilities.
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Facial Cleft
Facial clefts occur when the palate (roof of mouth) and/or lip does not form properly as a baby develops. Children typically require multiple surgeries and therapies as they grow. Shriners Children's offers multidisciplinary team care.
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Neurogenic Bladder
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Neurogenic-BladderAt Shriners Children's, we provide specialized care for children with neurogenic bladder and other colorectal and gastrointestinal (GI) health problems.
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Missing Thumb / Missing Fingers
Missing thumb / fingers is the most common hand disorder treated at Shriners Children’s. Typically only one hand is affected. Other symptoms may include webbed fingers or a short hand or forearm.
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Penile Skin Bridges
Penile skin bridges can occur after a circumcision. These form when the skin on the shaft attaches to the head of the penis during the healing process. Penile skin bridges require surgery to correct.