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Condition
Patellar Instability & Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Tears
MPFL tears can often occur from sporting activities that involve quick pivoting such as basketball, tennis, and football. Shriners Children's provides care for MPFL injuries through bracing, physical therapy, and surgery.
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Condition
Tibial Pseudarthrosis
In children with tibial pseudarthrosis, the tibia (leg bone) does not form properly, causing the leg to bow. They also often have neurofibromatosis. Treatment at Shriners Children's may include monitoring with X-rays, bracing or surgery.
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Condition
Lordosis
Lordosis is the excessive inward curvature of the spine in the lower back. Treatment at Shriners Children's may include physical therapy or bracing. Surgery may be necessary for severe cases.
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Research at Shriners Children's Lexington
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Lexington/About-Us/ResearchLearn about our innovative, collaborative approach to research at Shriners Children's Lexington.
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Visiting Us
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/St-Louis/Patients-and-Families/Visiting-UsTo follow COVID-19 safety precautions, visitors are limited to parents & guardians at this time.
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Our Research
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Chicago/About-Us/Our-ResearchLearn about our innovative, collaborative approach to research at Shriners Children's Chicago.
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Our Treatment Approach
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/New-England/About-Us/Our-Treatment-ApproachLearn about the innovative and compassionate approach to treatment at Shriners Children's New England
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Ways to Give – New England
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/New-England/About-Us/Ways-to-GiveDonations, planned giving, fundraising events and community programs at Shriners Children’s New England
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Our Treatment Approach
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Lexington/About-Us/Our-Treatment-ApproachLearn about the innovative and compassionate approach to treatment at Shriners Children's Lexington
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Video
How Shriners Children's incorporates play into rehabilitation
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2022/10/How-Shriners-Childrens-incorporates-play-into-rehabilitationShriners Children's Ohio physical therapist Kim Tran explains the importance of physical and occupational therapy for children with burns.
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