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Specialty
Pediatric Surgery
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Pediatric-SurgeryShriners Children's world-renowned pediatric surgery program gives us the ability to help children who have a variety of conditions, including those they were born with, as well as those that develop over time or are the result of an injury.
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Patient Story
Sibling Helps Make Brother's Spine Cast
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/12/Sibling-helps-make-brothers-spine-castCertified prosthetist Lauren Kells invited Cooper to help her make his brother's cast for a back brace. Both boys have Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.
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News
Talking with Children about Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/03/Talking-with-children-about-coronavirus-disease-2019-COVID-19n this time of uncertainty, parents may wonder how to talk with their children about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) without creating additional anxiety. Social workers at Shriners Healthcare for Children - Twin Cities are here to help.
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Treatment
Pediatric Outpatient Therapy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Pediatric-Outpatient-TherapyShriners Children’s outpatient therapy program provides the highest quality pediatric specialty care to improve a child’s level of function and promote maximum independence.
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Condition
Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection typically spread by tick bites. Months to years after a bite, symptoms may include inflammation of joints (arthritis). Shriners Children's treats arthritis caused by Lyme disease.
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Condition
Gaucher Disease
There are three variations of Gaucher disease, an inherited metabolic disorder. Treatment options depend on which type a child has and are tailored to prevent or lessen symptoms with an overall goal to improve quality of life.
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Specialty
Wound Care and Skin Disorders
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Wound-Care-and-Skin-DisordersShriners Children's provides specialized wound care with a team of specialists, and treatment including plastic surgery, cosmetic makeup and lasers for skin disorders.
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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
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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