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Tarsal Coalition
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Tarsal-CoalitionAt Shriners Children's, world-class orthopedic care helps patients with tarsal coalition walk, run and play freely.
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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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Juvenile Scoliosis
Juvenile scoliosis is a spine curve affecting children between the ages of 3 and 10.
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Patellar Instability
Patellar instability is a condition in the knee where the kneecap is unstable and moves out of place, or dislocates. Shriners Children’s treatment may include physical therapy, immobilization (casting) or surgery.
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Osteogenesis Imperfecta or Brittle Bone Disease
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Osteogenesis-ImperfectaCommonly referred to as brittle bone disease, osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a rare, permanent genetic disorder that prevents the building of strong bones.
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News
Tips to Surviving Summer in a Cast
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/08/Tips-to-Surviving-Summer-in-a-CastRecovering from a broken bone can dampen a child’s spirits any time of year, but in the summer it can be a real bummer, especially if it requires wearing a cast.
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Patient Story
Finding Freedom in Halo Traction
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/05/KennedyChicago girl seeks scoliosis and kyphosis care in St. Louis, undergoes halo traction and spine surgery.
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Patient Story
Keauna's Decade-long Journey to Pain Relief
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/04/Keaunas-Decade-Long-Journey-to-Pain-ReliefAfter encountering many misdiagnoses, Keauna’s family was met with compassion and increased mobility at Shriners Children’s St. Louis.
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News
Understanding Hip Dysplasia and Treatment
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/08/Understanding-Hip-Dysplasia-and-TreatmentPediatric hip dysplasia emerges as a complex concern, affecting the ball-and-socket joint of the hip.
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News
Demand Grows for Shriners Children's Spokane Fracture Clinic
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/11/Shriners-Childrens-Spokane-Fracture-ClinicStaffing has increased and hours expanded to meet the growing demand for local, specialized fracture care.