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Condition
Ollier Disease
A skeletal disorder characterized by abnormal bone development. While this disease may be present at birth, symptoms such as limb deformities or improper growth may not appear until early childhood.
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Condition
Hemiatrophy
Children born with hemiatrophy have unequal leg lengths due to the absence of one side of the leg. A limb lengthening procedure is the most common treatment for this type of limb difference.
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Patient Story
You’re Sticking Out for a Reason
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/05/Colton-Head-in-the-GameColton refuses to let his leg difference limit his athletic potential. With the help of his team at Shriners Children's St. Louis, he has the confidence and the prosthetics he needs to be competitive.
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Patient Programs
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Salt-Lake-City/Patients-and-Families/Patient-ProgramsLearn about the exciting, enriching patient programs at Shriners Children's Salt Lake City, including our Un-Limb-ited (Unlimbited) camp.
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Video
Back in the Game
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2021/03/Back-in-the-GameTake a peek at patient Parker playing the sport he loves.
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Condition
Arthrogryposis Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/ArthrogryposisShriners Children's physicians have vast experience treating arthrogryposis, a rare muscle disorders that causes stiff joints and abnormal muscle development.
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Condition
Hemihypertrophy
Hemihypertrophy (hemihyperplasia) occurs when one side of the body grows larger or longer than the other. Shriners Children's specializes in treating limb length differences and facial asymmetry.
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Patient Story
Julie Gives Back Through Girl Scout Project
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/03/Julie-girl-scoutThe team at Shriners Children's St. Louis led Julie through three leg lengthening treatments. Now, her legs are even and she's giving back through her Girl Scouts Gold Award project.
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Video
Playing Like a Child, Getting Big Rewards
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2022/01/AlejandroThis is the story of our patient, Alejandro .
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Patient Story
Dustin Loves a Challenge
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/02/Dustin-Orthopedic-CareShriners Children's St. Louis patient, a double amputee, mentors young boys to lean into their own resiliency.
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