Cleft Palate

A cleft palate occurs when tissues that form the roof of the mouth don’t join together before birth. Shriners Children’s team care repairs and restores each child physically and psychologically.

DiGeorge Syndrome

DiGeorge Syndrome, or 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, is when a small part of chromosome 22 is missing. This results in the poor development of several body systems. Symptoms vary but can include cleft palate.

From Vietnam to Boston – the Road to Life-Changing Burn Care

Stronger Bonds, Brighter Future

Hannah arrived in the United States on Christmas Eve last year, held in the arms of her new adoptive parents, Deanne and Matt. She stepped into a family filled with love, Christmas traditions and new siblings – three, to be exact – more than 8,000 miles from the orphanage in India she had called hom...

Van Der Woude Syndrome

Van der Woude syndrome is a genetic condition that involves cleft lip, cleft palate, missing teeth, and lip pits. Our multidisciplinary teams provide treatment for physical, emotional and social concerns.

Patient Programs

Learn about the exciting, enriching patient programs at Shriners Children's Spokane

Fibular Hemimelia: Tommy's Story

Fibular hemimelia, a rare birth defect, doesn't hold Tommy back thanks to Shriners Children's.

Patient Programs

Learn about the exciting, enriching patient programs at Shriners Children's Boston

Aubrey Awes with Ambition

Aubrey, an accomplished dancer and inspiring artist, was born missing her forearms due to a bilateral below-elbow congenital deficiency.

Cleft Lip

When a baby is born with a cleft lip, Shriners Children's team approach provides leading cleft lip surgery and addresses the entire range of concerns for parents related to cleft lip and alveolar cleft.