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Parry-Romberg Syndrome
Parry-Romberg Syndrome is a rare disease involving shrinking of soft tissue beneath the skin, usually on one side of the face. Shriners Children’s cleft and craniofacial specialists can treat this condition with plastic surgery.
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Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Toxic-Epidermal-NecrolysisToxic epidermal necrolysis (TENS) is a severe form of Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
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Tendon Ruptures
Tendon ruptures are partial or complete tears of the band-like tissue that connects to muscles and bones. Shriners Children's offers a variety of treatment including imaging, splinting, surgery and rehabilitation therapy.
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Growth Plate Injuries
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Growth-Plate-InjuriesGrowth plate injuries affect the developing tissues that define the length and shape of bones in adolescents. Shriners Children’s has the specialized expertise you can count on to know what steps are essential to your child’s recovery.
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Sinding-Larsen-Johansson Syndrome
Sinding-Larsen-Johansson syndrome, also called jumper’s knee, manifests as pain at the bottom of the kneecap. It is caused by swelling and irritation of the growth plate in the knee.
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Facial Deformity
A facial deformity occurs when the face or bones in the head develop differently, as with cleft lip and palate, or can happen with trauma, such as the loss of an ear from a burn. Shriners Children's can treat with reconstructive surgery.
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Scheuermann’s Kyphosis Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Scheuermanns-KyphosisOnly about 4% to 8% of kids in the United States have Scheuermann's kyphosis, but the physicians at Shriners Children's are skilled at transforming the lives of those who do.
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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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Genu Varum
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Genu-Varum"Bowlegs." It's the common name used in place of a medical term — genu varum — for a condition almost all babies are born with. But if your child doesn't outgrown his or her bowlegs, Shriners Children's is there to help.
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Pes Cavus
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Pes-CavusShriners Children's offers a range of treatments and services to prevent foot abnormalities like pes cavus – also known as high-arched foot – from getting in the way of your child's life.