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Condition
Werdnig-Hoffmann Disease
Werdnig-Hoffmann disease is a severe form of spinal muscular atrophy. This rare genetic condition causes muscles to weaken, leading to minimal ability to move.
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Condition
Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
Mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) is an autoimmune condition that combines several disorders - lupus, scleroderma and polymyositis. A combination of medicines can help effectively manage symptoms of MCTD.
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Condition
Skeletal Dysplasia Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Skeletal-DysplasiaSkeletal dysplasia includes many rare conditions where bones and cartilage develop differently. Also called dwarfism. Shriners Children's offers orthopedics, neurology, otolaryngology, physical and occupational therapy, and genetic testing.
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Patient Story
Bowel Management Program Helps Patient Gain Independence
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/08/Bowel-management-program-helps-patient-gain-independenceWhen Jordyn was a brand new baby, Yoni knew right away that she wasn’t feeding properly. Jordyn was Yoni’s third baby, so she knew how to manage the sleepless days with a newborn and teaching a newborn to drink milk. But Jordyn was unable to keep the milk down.
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Patient Story
Hip Dysplasia Can't Stop Gwenyth's Snuggles
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/07/Hip-dysplasia-cant-stop-Gwenyths-snugglesWhen an ultrasound revealed Lauren’s 3-month-old daughter, Gwenyth, had bilateral hip dysplasia and would need to begin 24-hour bracing treatment right away, Lauren sobbed.
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Service
Armeo Therapy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Armeo-TherapyArmeo Therapy at Shriners Children’s provides patients with lost or restricted motor function in their upper extremities an opportunity to use a unique rehabilitation tool that embraces the whole arm, from shoulder to hand, during therapy.
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Podcast
Muscular Dystrophy and Neuromuscular Conditions
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/05/Muscular-Dystrophy-and-Neuromuscular-ConditionsPodcast with Dr. Ken Silver, pediatric neurologist, about muscular dystrophy and neuromuscular conditions.
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Patient Story
A Ballerina in Our Midst: Evie's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/12/Evies-Osteogenesis-Imperfecta-StoryEvie is receiving care for osteogenesis imperfecta, also known as brittle bone disease, at Shriners Children's Hawai`i.
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Patient Story
No Small Wonder
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/11/No-Small-WonderAfter undergoing his first surgery at only 7 days old, Kaleb has been a patient at Shriners Children's ever since.
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Podcast
Rehab for a Bone Broken in Multiple Places
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2025/04/Anne-and-JuneAnne Murphy-Hagan, OTR/L, BCP, helped June with her rehab after three surgeries for her broken elbow.
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