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Contact Burns
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Contact-BurnsThe team at Shriners Children’s Boston can care for your child's contact burn using the most innovative burn care treatments available.
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COVID-19 Makes Hand-Washing Cool Again
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/04/COVID-19-makes-hand-washing-cool-againAn important refresher course on everyone’s favorite topic – hand hygiene!
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Overtraining in the Pediatric Athlete
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/04/Overtraining-in-the-Pediatric-AthleteOvertraining can often lead to chronic injuries due to the repetitive stress put on the bones and joints without sufficient time for recovery.
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Spotlight on Director of the Therapeutic Services Lori Turgeon
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/08/Lori-Turgeon-SpotlightThe director of the therapeutic services reflects on her career at Shriners Children's Boston.
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A Weekday Convenience
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/08/A-weekday-convenienceAstrid was playing on her bike when she fell off and injured her hand. Her father immediately took her to an emergency room where X-rays were taken, and they were told that it was just a hairline fracture. The staff then proceeded to set her hand and sent the family home, explaining that they should...
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Shriners Children's Patients Always Win at Shrine Bowls
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/09/Patients-Always-Win-at-Shrine-BowlsHigh school seniors start off new season with dreams of making Shrine Bowl All-star teams
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The Building Blocks to Stronger Bones
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/10/The-building-blocks-to-stronger-bonesGrowing bones require more than just a glass of milk to remain up to the task of supporting kids as they run, jump and play. While childhood is the ideal time to build up that bone bank, adults also can adjust their lifestyles for better bone health. Here are three habits the whole family can follow...
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Marfan Syndrome
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Marfan-SyndromeMarfan syndrome is a rare inherited disorder that affects connective tissue. At Shriners Children's, your child will receive comprehensive care for this condition.
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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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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.